Sony
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 135mm F1.8 GM — 135mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
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 priceReleased Mar 2025
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 6 years newer.
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Wins
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (580 g vs 950 g)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (131 mm vs 183 mm)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Key specs at a glance
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 FE 135mm F1.8 GM
No major spec wins compared to FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Weight
580 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
131 mm vs 183 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 30 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.15 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 81 mm
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 135mm F1.8 GM
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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
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Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.