Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
The working 50mm sweet spot in Sony's lineup: GM rendering plus dual-XD-motor AF at 516 g, sitting just below the heavier f/1.2 as one of the most accomplished options here. The f/1.4 aperture and pro build suit portrait and event shooters who want G Master character without the flagship bulk. Casual shooters are better served by the FE 50mm f/1.8, which covers snapshots for far less.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| mount | Sony E | high confidence |
| coverage | Full-frame | high confidence |
| focal length | 50mm | unsourced detail |
| max aperture | f/1.4 | unsourced detail |
| filter thread (mm) | 67 | high confidence |
| stabilized | no | unsourced detail |
| weight (g) | 516 | unsourced detail |
3/7 specs sourced. Amber rows are unverified — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Best for
- GM rendering and dual-XD-motor AF at 516g — the working 50mm sweet spot below the f/1.2
Who should skip this
- Casual shooters — the FE 50mm f/1.8 covers snapshots for far less
Ecosystem fit
Compatibility
Built around Sony E-mount. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 (Sony E / Nikon Z) is the natural next step up in lenses. See it →
Sources (5 · 4 high-confidence)
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- primarySony US — FE 50mm F1.4 GMmanufacturer · medium
- productPrecision Camera — $1,399.99 currentretailer · high
- coverage35mm full frame per Imaging Resourcereview · high
- filter_thread_mm67mm per Imaging Resourcereview · high
- mountSony E full-frame per Imaging Resourcereview · high