Sony FE 50mm F/1.2 GM (SEL50F12GM)

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM is a flagship normal prime lens that blends extraordinary optical precision with a fast f/1.2 maximum aperture, compact design, and advanced autofocus technology. Designed for portrait, street, lifestyle, architectural, and low-light photography, it gives photographers and videographers the freedom to capture striking imagery with minimal compromise.

Outstanding Optical Design

• Three Extreme Aspherical (XA) Elements: Precisely engineered to suppress astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and distortion, delivering corner-to-corner sharpness.

• Super ED and ED Elements: Reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for enhanced clarity and faithful color reproduction.

• Nano AR Coating II: Minimizes flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color fidelity in challenging lighting situations, especially for backlit scenes.

• Floating Focus Mechanism: Maintains optical performance across the entire focusing range, from close-up subjects to distant landscapes.

• 11-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh, providing artistic separation of subject and background.

Fast, Bright, and Creative

• Ultra-Fast f/1.2 Aperture: Lets in more light for low-light shooting and enables extreme control over depth of field.

• Versatile 50mm Focal Length: Perfect for a wide range of subjects, including portraits, street photography, lifestyle, documentary, and creative cinematic projects.

• Close Focusing Capability: Minimum focusing distance of 1.3′ (0.4 m) with a maximum magnification of 0.17x allows for dynamic close-ups and creative foreground-background separation.

• Exceptional Low-Light Performance: Supports handheld shooting with faster shutter speeds, even in dim conditions.

Advanced Autofocus and Handling

• Four XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors: Provide fast, quiet, and precise AF, even when handling large lens elements.

• Reliable Tracking Performance: Maintains focus on fast-moving subjects, making it ideal for portraiture, events, or wildlife in motion.

• Internal Focusing Design: Keeps lens length constant, maintaining balance and stability while shooting.

• Linear Response Manual Focus: Offers smooth and intuitive manual focus control, paired with an AF/MF switch and programmable focus hold buttons.

Robust, Portable, and Professional

• Compact for an f/1.2 Lens: Measuring just 3.4 x 4.4″ and weighing 1.7 lb, it remains highly portable for handheld or gimbal use.

• Weather-Sealed Construction: Dust- and moisture-resistant design ensures reliable performance outdoors, even in harsh conditions.

• Video-Friendly Features:

  • De-clickable aperture ring for silent iris adjustments.

  • Smooth manual focus control for cinematic work.

• Fluorine-Coated Front Element: Protects against dust, oil, and fingerprints while making maintenance easy.

• Customizable Controls: Dual focus hold buttons allow for fast access to preferred camera functions.

Creative Applications

• Portraiture: Create intimate, professional-quality portraits with extreme subject separation.

• Street and Travel: Lightweight and compact for everyday carry with superior low-light capability.

• Lifestyle and Documentary: Fast AF, smooth bokeh, and f/1.2 speed capture spontaneous moments with creative depth.

• Videography: Silent aperture operation, smooth manual focus, and minimal breathing make it ideal for cinematic video production.

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM is the ultimate combination of speed, precision, and portability in a 50mm G Master prime lens, engineered to deliver exceptional image quality, reliable performance, and creative freedom for professional photographers and hybrid shooters.