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Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM

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Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
778 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm
Length
108 mm

At a Glance

This 50 mm standard prime for full-frame Sony E-mount opens up to f/1.2, which allows short shutter times in low light and very shallow depth of field. It has a circular aperture and focuses as close as 40 cm. The lens suits everyday shooting, street photography and low-light scenes.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
778 g (1.72 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.9 (0.17×)
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)
Diameter
87 mm (3.43 in)

Manufacturer data: sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM fit?

The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony FE 50mm F1.2 GMSigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | ArtSongRaw AF 50mm F1.2 MoonlitSamyang / Rokinon AF 50mm F1.4 FE
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.2f/1.2f/1.4
Weight778 g740 g900 g585 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm72 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm40 cm52 cm45 cm
Length108 mm110.8 mm129 mm97.7 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM: FAQ

Does the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has autofocus.

Does the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM have image stabilization?

No, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM weigh?

The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM weighs 778 g. It is 108 mm long with a diameter of 87 mm.

What filter size does the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM use?

The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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