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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 price

Released Mar 2025

vs

Viltrox

AF 13mm F1.4 XF

Fujifilm X Mount

AF 13mm F1.4 XF — 13mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$429

Launch price

Released Aug 2023

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 1.5 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

4categories

AF 13mm F1.4 XF

LandscapePortrait

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 1 categories·AF 13mm F1.4 XF wins 4 categories
  • BAF 13mm F1.4 XF has lower Length (74 mm vs 131 mm)
  • BAF 13mm F1.4 XF has lower Weight (370 g vs 580 g)
  • BAF 13mm F1.4 XF has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 30 cm)
  • AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • BAF 13mm F1.4 XF has lower Diameter (74 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

FE 50mm F1.4 GMAF 13mm F1.4 XF
Focal Length50 mm13 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
MountSony EFujifilm X
CoverageFull FrameAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight580 g370 g
Min Focus30 cm20 cm
Filter Size77 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

81 × 131 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 13mm F1.4 XF

74 × 74 mm

370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 57mm longer and 7mm wider than AF 13mm F1.4 XF.

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 210 g heavier than AF 13mm F1.4 XF.

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

Use caseFE 50mm F1.4 GMAF 13mm F1.4 XF
Portrait
8.5Excellent
6.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Travel
3.5Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
2.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Control ring

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.15 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 13mm F1.4 XF

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR

  • Length

    74 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    370 g vs 580 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    20 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    74 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.4

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.4

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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 13mm F1.4 XF

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

FE 50mm F1.4 GM
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
13 mm
Focal length (Max)
50 mm
13 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Elements
14
12
Groups
11
9
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Min focus distance
30 cm
20 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.15 ×+50%
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
STM stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Weight
580 g
370 g−210 g less
Length
131 mm
74 mm−57 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
74 mm−7 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
AF 13mm F1.4 XF
Lens mount
Sony E
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
Full Frame
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.