- Is the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM worth it over the 50mm F1.8?
- Yes if you shoot wide open often and need fast, quiet autofocus and a weather-sealed build. The F1.8 is much smaller and lighter but softer wide open and slower to focus.
- How does it compare with the Sony Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA?
- The GM is sharper wide open, focuses faster and quieter, and is lighter than the ZA. The ZA has a distinct rendering some prefer, but the GM is the stronger all-round lens.
- Is it good for video?
- Yes for autofocus and the de-clickable aperture ring, but it shows noticeable focus breathing. If breathing matters, consider the 50mm F2.5 G or plan around it.
- Does it work on APS-C Sony bodies?
- Yes, it mounts on E-mount APS-C cameras and gives a 75mm equivalent field of view. It is large on those bodies, so the balance favors full-frame cameras.
- Is it weather-sealed?
- Yes, it has dust- and moisture-resistant sealing, though it is not waterproof. Pair it with a sealed body for wet conditions.
- What is in the box?
- The lens, front and rear caps, a lens hood and a soft case. It takes 67mm filters.
- Where is the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM cheapest?
- At Abt Electronics & Appliances, for $1,248.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM?
- 16 stores we checked sell it, including Samy's Camera, Abt Electronics & Appliances, Crutchfield, Dell, Willoughby's Photo Emporium.