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 Feb 2023
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 5 months newer.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 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)
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.16 ×)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has lower Min focus distance (26 cm vs 41 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 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 F1.4 GM is 53mm shorter and 2mm narrower than FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II.
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 278 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 F1.4 GM
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 149 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 794 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 mm vs 82.2 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
- ✓
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 41 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.5 × vs 0.16 × — 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 F1.4 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
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 F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.