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
Tamron
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Nikon Z Mount
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD — 150–500mm f/5-6.7 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Wins
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- B150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/6.7)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/5)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Weight (778 g vs 1720 g)
- AFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 212.3 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
⌀93 × 212 mm
1720 g (3.79 lb / 60.67 oz)
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 104mm shorter and 6mm narrower than 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 942 g lighter than 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
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 (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/6.7 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/5 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 g vs 1720 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 212.3 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
40 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
87 mm vs 93 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Hybrid Aspherical, LD, BBAR-G2
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.17 × — 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 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
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –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.