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 F1.4 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 11 months newer.
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Wins
FE 24mm F1.4 GM II
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 24mm F1.4 GM II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)
- AFE 24mm F1.4 GM II has lower Weight (520 g vs 580 g)
- AFE 24mm F1.4 GM II has lower Length (123 mm vs 131 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 24mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
520 g vs 580 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
123 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
No major spec wins compared to FE 24mm F1.4 GM II.
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/1.4
Min focus distance
Both 30 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.15 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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 F1.4 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 24mm F1.4 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.