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
Viltrox
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Sony E Mount
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE — 27mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 8 months newer.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Wins
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.16 × vs 0.1 ×)
- BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 41 cm)
- BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (516 g vs 595 g)
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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AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
⌀76 × 88 mm
595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 8mm longer and 5mm wider than AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE.
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 79 g lighter than AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 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
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 595 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.16 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 41 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
88 mm vs 96 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
76 mm vs 80.6 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
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 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓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 27mm F1.2 Pro FE at major authorized retailers.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.