A wide-aperture 50mm lens is one of the most versatile optics a photographer can own, suitable for everything from portraiture to low-light events work. For Sony shooters, the FE 50mm f/1.2 GM offers an extremely wide maximum aperture and features geared toward professional use, and this awesome video review takes a look at the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice.
Coming to you from Dustin Abbott, this great video review takes a look at the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM lens. As part of Sony's respected G Master line, the 50mm f/1.2 GM offers a range of high-level features, including:
- Three XA (extreme aspherical) elements for reduced distortion and spherical aberrations and increased sharpness
- Nano AR Coating II for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast
- Four XD Linear motors for fast and quiet autofocus
- Linear Response manual focus control
- Customizable Focus Hold button
- De-clickable aperture ring
- Dust- and moisture-sealing for working in inclement conditions
- Fluorine front element coating to repel fingerprints, moisture, and dust
- Rounded 11-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
Altogether, the FE 50mm f/1.2 looks like quite the impressive lens for a range of applications. Check out the video above for Abbott's full thoughts.
