Description
Overview
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM is Sony’s flagship standard prime lens and one of the most advanced 50mm lenses ever created. Featuring an ultra-fast f/1.2 maximum aperture, 4 XD Linear Motors for precise autofocus, and G Master optics with 3 XA (extreme aspherical) elements, this lens delivers exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and professional-grade performance .
This lens is ideal for portrait, wedding, event, and low-light photography, where the f/1.2 aperture provides subject separation and light-gathering capability that slower lenses cannot match.
This unit is in 98% excellent condition – fully tested, light signs of use if any, works perfectly. Includes original box, UV filter, and full accessory bundle.
Key Specifications
Focal Length: 50mm (75mm equivalent on APS-C)
Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Lens Mount: Sony E-mount (full-frame)
Optical Design: 14 elements in 10 groups
Special Elements: 3 XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements
Coatings: Nano AR Coating II, Fluorine coating on front element
Aperture Blades: 11 rounded blades for smooth bokeh
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.4m (15.8 inches)
Maximum Magnification: 0.17x
Filter Thread: 72mm
Autofocus Motors: 4 XD Linear Motors
Dimensions: 87mm x 108mm
Weight: 778g
Weather Sealing: Dust and moisture resistant
Other Features: AF/MF switch, 2 customizable focus hold buttons, click/de-click aperture ring
What’s in the Box
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM lens
Front lens cap (ALC-F72S)
Rear lens cap (ALC-R1EM)
Lens hood (ALC-SH164)
Lens case
UV filter (installed)
Cleaning kit
Why This Lens
The 50mm f/1.2 GM is Sony’s most advanced standard prime. The f/1.2 maximum aperture is among the fastest available in autofocus lenses, providing:
Exceptional low-light performance: Shoot in dim conditions without raising ISO excessively
Beautiful subject isolation: Smooth, natural bokeh that separates subjects from backgrounds
Fast shutter speeds: Freeze action even in challenging light
The 4 XD Linear Motors deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus suitable for both stills and video. The 11-blade circular aperture ensures smooth, round bokeh at any aperture setting.
The 3 XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements effectively eliminate onion-ring bokeh and maintain sharpness across the frame, even wide open at f/1.2.
Honest Note
This lens launched in 2021 and remains Sony’s flagship 50mm in 2026. What you get: exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, fast autofocus, and professional build quality. What to consider: the lens is relatively heavy at 778g, large for a 50mm (87mm diameter x 108mm length), and has no optical stabilization (relies on camera IBIS).
This 98% unit is priced for its condition — minimal cosmetic wear, fully functional, clean glass, smooth focus ring, and accurate autofocus. Includes original box and UV filter.
Who Should Buy This
Portrait photographers wanting the best bokeh and subject isolation
Wedding and event shooters needing low-light capability
Sony full-frame owners (A7 series, A9 series, A1 series)
Low-light specialists requiring f/1.2 for available light work
Lens collectors wanting Sony’s flagship 50mm
A7C II / A7CR owners (lens pairs well with these bodies).
