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
Viltrox
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
Sony E Mount
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE — 135mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 5 months newer.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Wins
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 72 cm)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (580 g vs 1235 g)
- BAF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareFE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 131 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
⌀93 × 146 mm
1235 g (2.72 lb / 43.56 oz)
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 15mm shorter and 12mm narrower than AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE.
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 655 g lighter than AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE.
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
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 72 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
580 g vs 1235 g — lower is better
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 93 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
131 mm vs 145.7 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
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
AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the FE 50mm F1.4 GM and AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE at major authorized retailers.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FE
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.