7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Key differences
- —The AF 50mm F1.8 is 357g lighter (421g vs 778g).
- —The FE 50mm F1.2 GM is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.8 (≈1.2 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 50mm F1.8 cost $1,772 less ($228 vs $2,000).
- —For close-ups the FE 50mm F1.2 GM reaches 0.17× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 50mm
- 50mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.2◆
- Weight
- 421g◆
- 778g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 104.0mm
- 87.0 × 108.0mm
- Volume
- 423 cm³◆
- 642 cm³
- Density
- 0.99 g/cm³
- 1.21 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.40m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
- 0.17×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- 14 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- STM
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2024
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $228◆
- $2,000
- Sharpness
- 7.8
- 9.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0
- 9.4◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.2
- 9.4◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.8
- 8.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.5◆
- 6.4
Performance overlay
- AF 50mm F1.8
- FE 50mm F1.2 GM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.