Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

The ultimate G Master prime lens

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94/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 20
Durability 19
Price 16
Usability 20
Brand Sony
Model SEL50F12GM

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 10 groups with XA elements
APERTURE 11-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Four XD Linear Motors for fast, silent AF
COATING Nano AR Coating II to suppress flare
VIDEO Minimized focus breathing and linear response MF
STABILIZATION Relies on camera body IBIS
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 0.4m (1.32 ft)
CONSTRUCTION Dust and moisture resistant design
CONTROL Dedicated aperture ring with click switch
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Full weather-sealed professional build
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Linear response manual focus
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present De-clickable
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Uses IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present Customizable
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and moisture resistant

How-to Use Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

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Technical Specification

Mount Sony E-mount
Focal Length 50mm
Max Aperture f/1.2
Min Aperture f/16
Elements/Groups 14/10
Diaphragm Blades 11
Min Focus Distance 0.4m
Max Magnification 0.17x
Filter Thread 72mm
Weight 778g
Dimensions 87 x 108 mm