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 75mm F1.2 FE
Sony E Mount
AF 75mm F1.2 FE — 75mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$539
Launch priceReleased Mar 2023
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Wins
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (41 cm vs 80 cm)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.16 × vs 0.1 ×)
- BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (516 g vs 585 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 75mm F1.2 FE
⌀82 × 101 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 5mm shorter and 1mm narrower than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 69 g lighter than AF 75mm F1.2 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
- ✓
Min focus distance
41 cm vs 80 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 585 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.16 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 101 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.2 FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
- ✓
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
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 75mm F1.2 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 75mm F1.2 FE at major authorized retailers.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 FE
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.