Sony has just introduced a new member of the G Master line up, a standard 50mm autofocus lens with a fast f/1.4 aperture, built for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens is already available for pre-order at $1,298. So let’s take a closer look at this new Sony glass! If you are already familiar with the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM, there is a big difference in size and weight between those two lenses. The new Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is a more versatile glass, since it is a smaller, lighter and also more affordable lens compared to the much bulkier and heavier design of the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM, which is a more specific lens for portraits or studio work. Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM: lightweight and compact design The new Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens only weighs 516 g/18.2oz, therefore the lightweight lens feels very well balanced on a compact Sony mirrorless body. The lens measures 7.9cm/3.1″ in length and is 9.4cm/3.7″ wide, so its weight and size make it a good choice for run-and-gun shooters who have to carry their gear with them all day long. You will hardly feel this lens in your backpack. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 G-Master. Image credit: Sony The 50mm lens has very similar size and weight as the 24mm and the 35mm G-Master lens, so you can easily swap the lenses when your camera is mounted on a gimbal. Like the 24mm and...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 22 February, 2023