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
Sony
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
3040g 600mm F4 G Master with XD Linear AF, OSS, and fluorite/ED optics.
$12,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Wins
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 600mm F4 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 450 cm)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Weight (778 g vs 3040 g)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 368 mm)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareFE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
⌀160 × 368 mm
3040 g (6.70 lb / 107.23 oz)
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 260mm shorter and 73mm narrower than FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 2262 g lighter than FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Min focus distance
40 cm vs 450 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 g vs 3040 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 368 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
87 mm vs 160 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.17 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Fluorite, 2 ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 600mm F4 GM OSS supports it
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 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
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 June 2026.