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 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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 5 months 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 (580 g vs 920 g)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.1 ×)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Length (109 mm vs 131 mm)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 35 cm)
- BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
⌀82 × 109 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 22mm longer and 1mm narrower than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 340 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
580 g vs 920 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 35 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.15 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
- ✓
Length
109 mm vs 131 mm — 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
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 June 2026.