Sony
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II — 16–35mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
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 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 81 mm)
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 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
547 g vs 580 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
127 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
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.
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –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 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.