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LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 — 50mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

vs
FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Feb 2023

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 3.4 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

★ Portrait★ Sports & Action

Wins

4categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

★ Portrait★ Sports & Action

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 wins 1 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 4 categories
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (96 mm vs 184 mm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (516 g vs 958 g)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 41 cm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.16 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Diameter (80.6 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length50 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull-Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight958 g516 g
Min Focus30 cm41 cm
Filter Size77 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

⌀81 × 184 mm

958 g (2.11 lb / 33.79 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 50mm F1.4 GM shown to scale

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

⌀81 × 96 mm

516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 is 88mm longer than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 is 442 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
8.5Excellent
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

  • ✓

    Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 41 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • ✓

    Length

    96 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better

  • ✓

    Weight

    516 g vs 958 g — lower is better

  • ✓

    Max magnification

    0.16 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • ✓

    Diameter

    80.6 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.4

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.4

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

Pros

  • ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • –Premium price point
  • –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Pros

  • ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
50 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Min focus distance
30 cm✓−11 cm less
41 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.16 ×✓+7%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
958 g
516 g✓−442 g less
Length
184 mm
96 mm✓−88 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
80.6 mm✓
Filter thread size
77 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Lens mount
Leica L
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full-Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.