Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better price (msrp) ($1,299 vs $3,899).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better weight (516g (1.14 lb) vs 1340g (2.95 lb)).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better length (96mm vs 200mm).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better min focus distance (38 cm vs 40 cm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length50-150mm50mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1914
Optical Groups1711
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View47° – 16°47° – 47°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterYesNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance40 cm38 cm
Max Magnification0.2x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$3,899$1,299
Filter Size95mm67mm
Diameter102.8mm80.6mm
Length200mm96mm
Weight1340g (2.95 lb)516g (1.14 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesNo