Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Review

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM lens is a top-of-the-line, expensive option that delivers exceptional image quality, great bokeh, and the best autofocus system available for a lens. It is sharp and impressively built, with the only downsides being its weight and price.

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM lens is a top-of-the-line, expensive option that delivers exceptional image quality, great bokeh, and the best autofocus system available for a lens. It is sharp and impressively built, with the only downsides being its weight and price.

The build quality and autofocus system make this lens a joy to use out in the real world.

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM lens is a top-of-the-line, expensive option that delivers exceptional image quality, great bokeh, and the best autofocus system available for a lens. At a weight of nearly 800 grams, the lens is impressive in terms of build quality and feels solid and tightly assembled. It features a weather-sealed body and a range of control points, such as an aperture ring that can be set to click or turn smoothly, and a rubberized manual focus for smooth adjustments. The autofocus system works quickly, accurately, and silently, which is impressive for an f/1.2 lens. The lens also comes with a good quality hood, has a 72mm filter thread size, and includes image stabilization. Overall, the build quality and autofocus system make this lens a joy to use out in the real world. In terms of image quality, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM lens produces razor-sharp and excellent resolution images, especially on a full-frame camera. It performs well on both full-frame and APS-C cameras, although some distortion and vignetting are present. The bokeh is lovely, although some chromatic aberration is visible at wider apertures. Overall, this lens is highly recommended by the reviewer, especially for those looking for top-notch performance, although the high price tag should be considered.

The bokeh is lovely, although some chromatic aberration is visible at wider apertures.