Sony
FE 24mm F1.4 GM II
Sony E Mount
FE 24mm F1.4 GM II — 24mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
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
FE 24mm F1.4 GM II is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
FE 24mm F1.4 GM II
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 24mm F1.4 GM II has lower Weight (520 g vs 778 g)
- AFE 24mm F1.4 GM II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 40 cm)
- AFE 24mm F1.4 GM II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 87 mm)
- 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)
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 24mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Weight
520 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
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
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 123 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.17 × vs 0.15 × — higher 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 24mm F1.4 GM II
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
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
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Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 May 2026.