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FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS

Sony E Mount

FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS — 24–105mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2017

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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 Mar 2025

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 7.3 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

5categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

TL;DR — Key differences

FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS wins 2 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 3 categories
  • AFE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
  • AFE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

FE 24-105mm F4 G OSSFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length24-105 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.4
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight663 g580 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseFE 24-105mm F4 G OSSFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
5.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
6.5Good
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS supports it

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    580 g vs 663 g — lower is better

  • Length

    131 mm vs 143 mm — 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 24-105mm F4 G OSS

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • 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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
105 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.4+3 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.4+3 stops wider
Elements
20
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+67%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
663 g
580 g−83 g less
Length
143 mm
131 mm−12 mm less
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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