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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Sony E Mount
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II — 70–200mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Wins
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.17 ×)
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has lower Min focus distance (26 cm vs 40 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FE 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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
⌀82 × 149 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 41mm shorter and 5mm wider than FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II.
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 16 g lighter than FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II.
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)
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 149 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 g vs 794 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
26 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.5 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
82.2 mm vs 87 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 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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.