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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 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

Fujifilm X Mount

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$729

Launch price

Released May 2023

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

4categories

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 2 categories·AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF wins 3 categories
  • AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 50 cm)
  • AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Length (99 mm vs 131 mm)
  • BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)

Key specs at a glance

FE 50mm F1.4 GMAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Focal Length50 mm56 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.2
MountSony EFujifilm X
CoverageFull FrameAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight580 g595 g
Min Focus30 cm50 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 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

76 × 99 mm

595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 32mm longer and 5mm wider than AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF.

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 15 g lighter than AF 56mm F1.2 Pro 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 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Portrait
8.5Excellent
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

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

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.15 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    580 g vs 595 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR

  • Length

    99 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

  • Diameter

    76 mm vs 81 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 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

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 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
56 mm
Focal length (Max)
50 mm
56 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Elements
14
11
Groups
11
9
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Min focus distance
30 cm−20 cm less
50 cm
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 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Weight
580 g−15 g less
595 g
Length
131 mm
99 mm−32 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
76 mm−5 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro 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.