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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Nikon Z Mount
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z — 35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Wins
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (516 g vs 970 g)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (96 mm vs 123.5 mm)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Min focus distance (34 cm vs 41 cm)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
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
for scale
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
⌀89 × 124 mm
970 g (2.14 lb / 34.22 oz)
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 28mm shorter and 9mm narrower than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 454 g lighter than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.
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
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 970 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 123.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 mm vs 89.2 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
- ✓
Min focus distance
34 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
- ✓
Max magnification
0.17 × 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
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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z at major authorized retailers.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.