The new Sony FE 1.4/50 mm GM has a higher contrast than the Zeiss Planar T FE 1.4/50 mm ZA. This is most evident at open aperture and there also with the edge fall-off. The Sony GM weighs only 516 grams instead of 778 grams like the Zeiss optics and is one centimetre shorter. So the Zeiss Planar remains a very good lens, but has to give way to the new, even better Sony GM in terms of image quality...
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM - (EU)
Sony E, full sizeOnly 1 piece in stock at third-party supplier
Product details
The SEL50F14GM full-frame lens: A G Master standard fixed focal length lens with constant F1.4 aperture offers optimised image quality and excellent operability especially for full-frame photos and videos. The advanced optical design incorporates an ED (Extra Low Dispersion Aspherical) element, two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements and an aspherical element to ensure outstanding resolution in this Sony camera lens. A beautiful effect with background blur (bokeh) is achieved thanks to a circular aperture with 11 blades. Two complex XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear motors enable faster and more accurate focussing when shooting videos and photos. The SEL50F14GM, a video-ready E-mount lens from Sony, offers smooth, fast and continuous autofocus performance when shooting video and features minimised breath compensation for improved image quality.
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This camera, lens or flash is an imported product and is not eligible for the extension of the so-called "Swiss Warranty". This product has a normal 24Mth bring-in guarantee from Digitec Galaxus AG.Lens type | Prime lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Weight | 516 g |
Item number | 40917085 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer No. | SEL50F14GM.SYX - Import |
Release date | 14.12.2023 |
Colour | Black |
Minimum focus distance | 0.41 m |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Focal length | 50 mm |
Min. focal length (exact) | 50 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 50 mm |
Aperture | 1.40 f/ |
Min. aperture | 16 f/ |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 11x |
Filter thread | 67 mm |
Lens equipment | Filter thread |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Country code | EU |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 50 mm |
Max. aperture | f/1.4 |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 1.71 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.11 |
Scope of delivery | Lens, SoftCase, Lens Hood ALC-SH173, Lens front cap ALC-F67S, Lens rear cap ALC-R1EM |
Weight | 516 g |
Length | 96 mm |
Diameter | 80.60 mm |
Length | 18.10 cm |
Width | 12.40 cm |
Height | 21.40 cm |
Weight | 952 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.Nikon0.4 %
- 5.Panasonic0.5 %
- 5.Sony0.5 %
- 7.Venus Optic0.6 %
- 8.Fujifilm0.7 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 7.Panasonic8 days
- 8.Nikon9 days
- 9.Tamron11 days
- 10.Sony14 days
- 11.Canon15 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.Fujifilm5.6 %
- 5.Nikon5.8 %
- 5.Sony5.8 %
- 7.TTArtisan7 %
- 8.Sigma7.2 %

- Best resolution values, flawless representation without chromatic aberrations and the like as well as the very good workmanship speak for the lens.
- While the new Sony lens is more compact and lighter than its predecessors, it remains massive. The price for the new introduction is high.
Sony sets the standard in resolution and image reproduction with the new 50-millimetre fixed focal length. The linear motor-based autofocus system fully exploits the extensive capabilities of Sony's advanced full-frame E cameras.

- High resolution
- Fast and precise autofocus
- Light and compact
- High price
If you combine the haptic impression, the experiences in the practical test and the results of the laboratory test, you come to the conclusion that Sony has succeeded in a sensible further development with the 50mm F1.4 GM. In the practical test, it was not only the resolution quality and the speed of the autofocus that caught our eye, but also the compactness of the lens...