Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens review
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- Sweet, another new 50mm hits the market for Sony users!
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Love your getting the newest lenses so quick now! Congrats! You deserve it!
Awesome review. Thank you, Chris. It would be great if you could make a comparison video of all Sony 50mm (FE 50mm 1.8, FE 50mm 2.5 G, FE 50mm 1.2 GM, and FE 50mm 1.4 GM) lineup.
Then that should also include the SONY 50mm 2.8 Macro, and the 50mm 1.4 SONY/Zeiss too! And maybe also add the 55mm 1.8 😁
Looking forward to the comparison between this and Sigma. Please include side by side picture comparison (same aperture, distance, composition).
Such a beautiful lens, I wish I could afford it, maybe I'll sell a lot of my gear to get this, because this sounds so intriguing.
More choices is always better for consumers!
When new lens is out,first review to look for is Chistoopher's!
Great video as always, can’t wait for the comparison to the new Sigma!
By comparing the 50 1.2 GM video made by Chris, the 50 1.2 GM is better in terms of wide-open sharpness, close-up sharpness, vignetting flare control and coma control, while tie with 1.4 in CA. The differences may be marginal or can be minimized by stopping down. But the 1.2 still remains the best 50mm in Sony lineup, followed by this 1.4 GM :)
Not trying to be mean, but what did you expect? The 50mm f1.2 GM is $700 USD more than the new f1.4. Sony needed to give consumers’ some reason to jump to the f1.2 (and I don’t think the extra 1/2 stop of light alone was going to convince them to shell out that amount of money).
The 1.2 is about $1500 in my city brand new, surely will pick up the 1.2 for maximum image quality, just like Omega and Rolex, you’ll always want to get a Rolex even after getting a Omega, but you won’t think about Omega if you get a Rolex.😂
@@sussar Well, good for you, get it. However, in the rest of the world, ~$2000 USD is the absolute cheapest you can get a brand new (never opened, with warranty) 50mm f1.2 (outside of sales). At that much of a premium over the new 50mm f1.4, I’d argue it is not worth it. That is my opinion, though.
Also, your simile makes no sense. If I were to take what you typed at face value, I’d assume the 50mm f1.2 was more expensive only because of the prestige (which is also arguable; more accurately, a Rolex is only a bigger “flex”). Most watch enthusiasts know/admit that Omega’s watches are technically superior (with regards to the watch’s movement) over their Rolex counterparts. Whether you’d want to own one over the other is personal choice, but ultimately you are paying for the name. Yeah, yeah, no watch is worth the money over a $39 Casio, but that isn’t what you argued.
Also, also, mechanical watches aren’t tools, (as much as people who are trying to justify their purchases would like to make them out to be). Given this, your simile isn’t even remotely comparable.
@@nickolasmazzara127 No it doesnt follow a more expensive lens is better. I appreciate Chans observation I always buy best and ignore the price
@@jukeboxjohnnie I think that is a good way of looking at things! Price doesn’t necessarily indicate performance, as you pointed out. I think, however, that Sony didn’t want to cannibalize the sales of the 50mm f1.2 after less than 2 years on the market. I was trying to point out in my original comment that this likely is why we see a larger price gap between the two lenses, as well some performance deficiencies in the 50mm f1.4 GM (when compared to the f1.2).
Lots of reviews of this flooding my subscriptions page, only one I'm gonna watch. Thanks for another great review.
Wait, then why are you subscribed to so many, if you won't bother? 😂
Thanks Christopher. Looking forward to that comparison
For highest image quality, just get the Sony 1.2, Christ made a comparison amount the 50mm 1.2 among Sony Canon Nikon, Sony is the best, for budget lens, the 55mm 1.8 is a excellent choice even today.
Thank you for such a great help in lenses choosing
I recently purchased this lens. Great review...
Great review! You should make an epic comparison between all the 50mm lenses on the E mount system
Amazing lens!
I will not buy this lens because the 55mm f1.8 is good enough for me and money is a problem for me now. But damn! Sony really is doing a good job on design and quality.
Stick to the 55 1.8, you won't notice any difference in about 95% of the images you take unless you pixel peep anyway.
@@Phillyo118 The GM will be wayyy sharper lol
@@TBKR90 it may be slightly sharper, but how visible will that be in day to day shooting on anything other than a Sony A7RV? Also, sharpness isn't anywhere near the most important element of a 50mm lens.
@@Phillyo118I own the 50mm f1.2 GM and used to own the 55mm f1.8. The GM is noticeably sharper at f1.2 than than the 55 is wide open and that is at 61mp. Stopped down the 55 sharpens up quite a bit but still doesn’t quite catch up to f1.2 GM
@@joe2snjI'm not saying the GM lens isn't sharper, of course it is. I'm suggesting that for the cost, size, weight difference and for the vast majority of clients they wont notice any difference unless you blow the image up to 200% or print it about 10m wide :)
I going to buy one.
Great review!
There are a gazillion 50mm prime lenses for the Sony E mount system... but there is a dearth of reviews on the only 50mm lens that has true macro capability (the Sony 50mm f2.8 macro)... it would be great to see a review of this lens as it could potentially give people a lot more bang for their buck as opposed to a standard 50mm prime lens...
Nice video, Chris . Can you also add the Samyang 50/1.4 to Sigma comparison?
The softness at the minimum focus distance at f1,4 is disappointing for a GM lens.
Except macro lens, I see majority lens get soft at min focus distance wide open. It is normal. My other GM lens behavior the same. Some average lens require you to stop 2-3 stops to get back sharp image. This 50mm only need to stop 1 stop actually prove it is an excellent lens.(also giving it is a fast f1.4 lens makes it more impressive to do so) I am not disappointed.
@@nightdonutstudio The Sigma 35/1,4 DN is soft at mfd wide open vs the 35/1,4GM which is pretty sharp
@@VantrakterGerald undone said the opposite
It's not nice to have that drawback at this price but stopping down at the minimum focus distance is something I usually do anyways since the depth of field is so shallow. For me this would be an acceptable letdown although you're not going to get the absolute maximum in bokeh and low light quality.
That's normal for pretty much every non macro lens.
I'm still confused by this lens - who's buying this instead of the Sigma below or the 1.2 above?
Same, it doesn’t make a lot of sense but ok. Though i would love sony to focus their energy on 85mm f1.2 or new telezoom. Wide side is already well populated. Unless they release 24mm f1.2 which i would love to buy
Sigma is less sharp, and bigger.
My guess is the target audience is either the enthusiast who only wants 1st party glass but doesn't have the budget for the 1.2 or the working pro who wants 1st party glass but doesn't see enough value in investing in the 1.2.
I'm guessing for a working pro with $2000 to spend, the 50mm 1.4 plus $700 in lighting is probably going to make them more money than the 50mm 1.2 by itself.
At the stated price perhaps not but I've seen in available new in UK for under £900.00 today. The image quality, size, weight and 67mm filter thread is very welcome, I'd probably pick this over the Sigma and I can't justify the price of the 1.2GM. I'm a fan of some Samyang AF lenses but their 50mm isn't the best they make.
@@K9Weddings oh man, I don't remember making that comment. Nowadays I've changed my mind, I think this lens makes perfect sense for a lot of people.
couldnt help but to notice that the old zeiss 50 1.4 has lest distortion and vignetting 🤔
can you please also include the Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 II in the comparison?
Add the 1.2 to the comparison video too!
Very good!
Four channel i'd follow, release the video about this lens in the same time 1 hour ago 🥰
Great video, but why can't Sony make F1.8 G models like the 20mm f1.8., I would not spent over a thousand pounds on a prime photography is only a hobby for me. There must be hundreds if not more that does not need f1.2 or 1.4 but F1.8 i can get good bokeh and milkyway shoots. Come on Sony lets have some excellent small F1.8 G models like the 20mm
thanks for great sharing 😍😍
If nothing else, at least the distortion isn't as bad as what Sigma's been doing.
Hey Christopher! Would it be possible to see a review of the 7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 Mark II Lens for Sony E? It recently came out and I'm really curious to see how it performs with your extensive testing!
This is just an FYI, OK? There is also an other 50mm e-mount lense, that you should consider and that is the Samyang 50mm 1.4 FE II. It's smaller than the new Sony GM 1.4 and lighter. it's also much less expensive. By the way, it's razor sharp. Here's the specs: weight: 419g. 80mmwide and 90mm long. The filter is 71mm. The cost is $589.00 list price...Not too shabby! Lastly, don't forget about the Sony 55mm 1.8. It's only 280grams, 70mm long and 64mm wide. Even if it's a little "long in the tooth" it's a razor sharp optic. You can pick up a used one for $550.00.
I have the opportunity to get one of these. €1337 for the F1.4. €1816 for the F1.2. I really don't know what to do! I shoot on a A7R IVa. Prices are with taxes in Sweden. Cach back and a discount code are applied to the mentioned price.
I know its a bit too late since all years you used those charts for sharpness. But I am worried that it's a bit lens specific - some lenses may be much sharper on it than others (distance from sensor - best seen on closeup image quality degradation but apparent on each lens in different places) - ideally those should be done at infinity level to compare shaprness of the lens fairly (and sensor stack on sony issuess with corner lack of sharpness if not refocused).
But are you planning to do some extended tests on this one in the future?
How does it compare to the Sony 50 1.2?
Looks great, but I am never spending that, haha
Great review... But in your opinion, it is only a tad better or a different degree better than 55mm F1.8 ZA? (I am a pixel peeper)
Can you make a comparison between this and the new Sigma 50mm f1.4?
Oh you suggested it as well, that's cool
is this lens sharper than nikons 50mm 1.8s?
I think for the price under 2k mark except 50mm 1.2 Voigtlander 50mm f2 is the perfect lens for e mount. It is optically perfect though no Autofocus & weather sealing.
You should add Samyang to that duo for comparison.
How does it compare to the new sigma 50 1.4?
Check out dpreview, they just uploaded a comparison
This is the question!
Be very interesting to see your take on the mysterious nikon 58 1.4g. Maybe the most interesting 50 something lens
What!? Does Pepsi Crystal still exist? I thought that was a thing of the 90's! (At least I haven't seen it since)
Cant wait to compare to rf 50 1.2 L
Whoa...as if the Sigma 50 f/1.4 didn't make my choice hard enough, but I'm still going to save up for the Sony 50mm f/1.2. However, I must admit I only realized today from another RUclipsr's video that lens does not have an aperture lock button...a rather interesting omission.
Is it to replace the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZA?
Now I do not know what would be better for me to have one single prime for family/kid photos: 35mm 1.4 GM or 50mm 1.4 GM ?
Does anyone know how this two lenses compare in terms of IQ ?
Still has pincushion distortion. 🤦🏽 the price and size is definitely a plus.
Nowadays distortion is one click fix
@@hypeuprise7026 but then you lose sharpness
50mm 1.4 is great, but why???? And where is the big boy 85mm 1.2
1500 dollars, I think Sony have lost their mind.
Don't have that spare change and can use Sony a mount, then get the Minolta 50mm 1.4, I did for £100, beautiful colours.
Please do comparison with 50/1.2 GM
$250 for a Sigma 56MM 1.4, or $1500 for this. Hard choice for us APSC users ;) Or any of the other 50+ 50MM options. Im just glad the E mount is flush with options, unlike the RF mount.
Almost like it's not made for APS-C and thus your comparison is pointless.
that focus breathing PLUS the huge darkening... man. that is terrible. Like the canon rf 50 1.2. you only get the maximum brightness when focusing at infinity. Anything closer is not 1.4/1.2 😔 Now i understand how they can keep the size that small.
Great review. ty Strange to watch Sony make cannibalizing lens line up.
Desperately waiting for Chris to review the Nikon Z 85mm f1.2, and compare it with Canon RF 85mm f1.2 Non-DS.
Apparently some trade-offs were made. I still have the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM E-mount, but I guess if I were to upgrade, I would choose the 1.2 GM instead.
1500 EUR and not fully weather sealed?
Well, I am still put off by the price. Far too expensive in my book.
1000th like!
Both lens from Sony at 1900$CAD F1.4 vs 2600$CAD F1.2 are a total joke. I would consider them at HALF the price as this is just way exagerated and only dumb fanboys who wants the "Sony" name on their lens are gonna buy this. Sure the Sigma is very disappointing considering their (Sigma 85mm F1.4) is awesome and somehow... smaller than their 50mm?!?
One could argue that the Samyang F1.4 isn't that much better but for about 1000$ only so let's sy TWICE less, it is far from being twice worse, just a little. I get that there is diminishing return but there's a limit even if I could afford it if I wanted. Every 50mm are disappointing for the price I'd say, to the point I might even just consider the (Samyang 45mm F1.8) of 300$CAD which has a 10x better value for the price. I wouldn't mind paying 1000-1200$CAD for a 50mm F1.4 but it would need to be much better, smaller and lighter than the crap Sigma just released!
Omg Omg
Same close-up weakness as Samyang's 50/1.4 II, more focus breathing and 3x the price.
For me 50 mm not interested . I have 55. 1.8 use rear
Too flawed in some situations to interest me given competition
Not impressed.
aside from the AF feature of the GM series - just another overpriced lens with a 'status symbol' label and too industrial characteristics like the older 50mm 1.4ZA
There isn't anything more boring than 50mm prime.
kind of disappointed to see you in the barrage of videos that were released all at the same time by the sony influencer crowd..
What do you expect? Chris gets early access to lenses from Sony thanks to his reputation and reach. This of course come with the embargo terms Sony sets and he ends up publishing at the same time as everyone else once that embargo is lifted.
@@16-bit-trip5 kid, sony pays them for commercials. they all publish at the same exact second because sony pays for that, and expects that.
What I expect is for Chris to stay independent.
@@Juventinos Chris says this is an independent review despite getting early access to the lens from his Sony UK. You can either choose to believe him or not. I don't know what the terms look like, maybe they do pay him and he is still able to say whatever he wants. If this this truly was as paid influencer ad I would expect him to call that out somewhere.
Regardless if the reviews are independent or paid, all reviews are usually subject to an embargo date and once that date has come, everyone publishes their stuff, it's been like that for years and yes, it's a great form of advertisement (unless the lens sucks!)
@@16-bit-trip5 No mate, only Sony does this. And I expect this for the sony influence crowd. he could of done this video tomorrow. This is all I'm saying. not be part of the crowd of sony drones.
and stop this bullshit with embargos. they are paid to put them out at the same time ffs. there is no one who wants to jump the gun on a "who cares" boring 50mm 1.4 lens. we aren't talking about the A1 or the Z9 here ffs.
Only Sony? What a load of rubbish! Where were you when all the reviews for Canon R8, Nikon 85mm F1.2 and Panasonic Lumix S5 II all dropped at the same time?! Numerous youtubers disclose that no money has been exchanged, but that's not to say maybe they're given early access for an early review. That's just part and parcel of being an influencer. Early reviews means more views and that means more access to future products.
moderate focus breathing lol