The Sony SEL FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (SEL50F12GM) is a full-frame prime lens designed for Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras.
General Specifications:
- Lens Type: Prime lens
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Lens Mount: Sony E-mount (compatible with full-frame and APS-C sensors)
- Format Compatibility: Full-frame, APS-C (on APS-C sensors, the effective focal length is around 75mm)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45 m (1.48 ft)
- Maximum Magnification: 0.17x
- Filter Thread Diameter: 72mm
- Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 83.4 x 108 mm (3.28 x 4.25 inches)
- Weight: Approx. 778 g (27.5 oz)
Optical Design:
- Elements/Groups: 12 elements in 9 groups
- Special Elements:
- 2 XA (extreme aspherical) elements
- 1 ED (extra-low dispersion) element
- 1 Super ED element
- Aperture Blades: 11 rounded aperture blades for smooth bokeh
- Coatings:
- Nano AR coating (to reduce reflections and improve contrast)
Autofocus and Performance:
- Autofocus Motor: Dual XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors
- Autofocus: Fast, quiet, and precise focusing, suitable for both stills and video
- Manual Focus: Full-time manual focus (FTM) for smooth manual adjustments
- Focus Hold Button: Yes, customizable button for easier access during shooting
- Focus Breathing Compensation: Minimizes the effect of focus breathing for video work
Build and Durability:
- Weather Sealing: Yes, to protect against dust and moisture
- Front Element: Fluorine-coated front element for easier cleaning and added protection
- Included Accessories: Lens hood (ALC-SH163), lens cap, rear lens cap
Additional Features:
- Bokeh: Smooth, creamy bokeh due to the fast f/1.2 aperture and rounded aperture blades.
- Close-up Performance: While the maximum magnification is 0.17x, the lens can still achieve impressive close-up shots.
- Video Friendly: The lens’s design minimizes focus breathing, making it ideal for video recording, particularly in situations requiring a shallow depth of field.
This lens is highly regarded for its exceptional optical performance, delivering sharpness, clarity, and beautiful background blur (bokeh). Its f/1.2 aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and control over depth of field.
