A Review of the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens

When it comes to 50mm lenses, you can spend anywhere from under $100 to well over $2,000, depending on the sort of performance, image quality, and maximum aperture you want. For Sony shooters looking for the best options, there is the FE 50mm f/1.2 GM, and this excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from it. 

Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this great video review takes a look at the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM lens. As part of Sony's esteemed G Master series, the 50mm f/1.2 comes with a variety of premium features, including:

  • Three XA (extreme aspherical) elements for reduced distortion and other aberrations and increased sharpness
  • Nano AR Coating II for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast
  • Floating focus mechanism for consistent sharpness throughout the lens' focus range
  • Rounded 11-blade diaphragm for extra-smooth bokeh
  • Four XD Linear Motors for fast and quiet autofocus
  • Maximum magnification of 0.17x
  • Relatively small design: 3.4 x 4.4" and weighing 1.7 lbs
  • Two customizable focus hold buttons
  • De-clickable aperture ring for video work
  • Dust- and moisture-sealed construction
  • Fluorine-coated front element

Altogether, the 50mm f/1.2 GM looks like quite the impressive option for Sony shooters. Check out the video above for Frost's full thoughts on the lens.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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