Samyang
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
Sony E Mount
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II — 35mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Aug 2022
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAF 35mm F1.4 FE II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 40 cm)
- AAF 35mm F1.4 FE II has lower Weight (659 g vs 778 g)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- AAF 35mm F1.4 FE II has lower Diameter (76.5 mm vs 87 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareAF 35mm F1.4 FE II
⌀77 × 106 mm
659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II is 2mm shorter and 11mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II is 119 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.2 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 HR, 1 ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
659 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
76.5 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
105.7 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.17 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.