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Archive 2021Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
p.48 #1Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Matt Kerby wrote:
Hmm, thanks for the answers! Thinking about grabbing a 1.4 as well. Feels like it could go either way. I first bought back into Sony for the small travel gear. Now I'm switching gears a bit towards the G-master line for quality and not worrying "so" much about weight.
But as we all know, size and weight can and does make a difference when packing up.
Nice to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
Yes, I think the best way to do it is to compare them personally. There are comparisons on youtube but the conclusion is still highly personal
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Hmm, thanks for the answers! Thinking about grabbing a 1.4 as well. Feels like it could go either way. I first bought back into Sony for the small travel gear. Now I'm switching gears a bit towards the G-master line for quality and not worrying "so" much about weight.
But as we all know, size and weight can and does make a difference when packing up.
Nice to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
Yes, I think the best way to do it is to compare them personally. There are comparisons on youtube but the conclusion is still highly personal
...Mar 10, 2024 at 10:16 AM
p.48 #2Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
zeitlos wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53531033850_bc9d363867_b.jpg
Bayman Venice by Stefan Sipl, auf Flickr
Popstatstic!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53531033850_bc9d363867_b.jpg
Bayman Venice by Stefan Sipl, auf Flickr
Popstatstic!
Mar 10, 2024 at 10:20 AM
p.48 #5Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
j4nu wrote:
But as we all know, size and weight can and does make a difference when packing up.
Nice to hear your thoughts. Thank you.Yes, I think the best way to do it is to compare them personally. There are comparisons on youtube but the conclusion is still highly personal ...
I ended up getting both. I really like both of them. I'm thinking I'll certainly use the 1.4 for the vast majority of my 50mm AF needs. But I love the 1.2 wide open too, it's got that little something extra. At 1.4 mine look basically identical. I've only had them for a week or so and haven't shot them enough to make a good decision.
I did shoot them side by side the other day, the only advantage was the additional blur.
I will say that after reading all the reviews, they made it seem like there's just no way to make the lens flare. I mean, it's well controlled, but if you shoot into the sun you can still find it.
Matt Kerby wrote
Hmm, thanks for the answers! Thinking about grabbing a 1.4 as well. Feels like it could go either way. I first bought back into Sony for the small travel gear. Now I'm switching gears a bit towards the G-master line for quality and not worrying "so" much about weight.But as we all know, size and weight can and does make a difference when packing up.
Nice to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
...I ended up getting both. I really like both of them. I'm thinking I'll certainly use the 1.4 for the vast majority of my 50mm AF needs. But I love the 1.2 wide open too, it's got that little something extra. At 1.4 mine look basically identical. I've only had them for a week or so and haven't shot them enough to make a good decision.
I did shoot them side by side the other day, the only advantage was the additional blur.
I will say that after reading all the reviews, they made it seem like there's just no way to make the lens flare. I mean, it's well controlled, but if you shoot into the sun you can still find it.
Mar 24, 2024 at 09:44 AM
p.48 #6Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
I did a quick comparison between the 1.2 and 1.4 GM. Mostly for bokeh and sharpness. Here's a link to the flickr folder if anyone's interested:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBiCTG
I converted from RAW in LR without any edits added.
The Wife
a7rV - 50/1.2GM
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBiCTG
I converted from RAW in LR without any edits added.
The Wife
a7rV - 50/1.2GM
Mar 24, 2024 at 01:26 PM
p.48 #7Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Matt Kerby wrote:
I did a quick comparison between the 1.2 and 1.4 GM. Mostly for bokeh and sharpness. Here's a link to the flickr folder if anyone's interested:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBiCTG
I converted from RAW in LR without any edits added.
The Wife
a7rV - 50/1.2GM
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53608528549_30addaf669_h.jpg
Thanks for that comparison, Matt. Really good. I prefer the 50/1.2 in each of the examples, even when both are at f2. I have the 50/1.2 and have been considering the 50/1.4 for travel. I may just carry the 50/1.2 and deal with the size and weight. The image quality of this lens is always so good.
I did a quick comparison between the 1.2 and 1.4 GM. Mostly for bokeh and sharpness. Here's a link to the flickr folder if anyone's interested:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBiCTG
I converted from RAW in LR without any edits added.
The Wife
a7rV - 50/1.2GM
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53608528549_30addaf669_h.jpg
Thanks for that comparison, Matt. Really good. I prefer the 50/1.2 in each of the examples, even when both are at f2. I have the 50/1.2 and have been considering the 50/1.4 for travel. I may just carry the 50/1.2 and deal with the size and weight. The image quality of this lens is always so good.
Mar 24, 2024 at 03:21 PM
p.48 #8Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
YW, I agree the 1.2 is an AMAZING optic and think for now I'll keep both. 
Mar 24, 2024 at 06:26 PM
p.48 #9Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
For me the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM is a keeper.
I am constantly amazed by the results it delivers at any aperture.
This lens stands out of my many other 50-ish lenses of Sony, Nikon, and Leica variety.
K-H.
I am constantly amazed by the results it delivers at any aperture.
This lens stands out of my many other 50-ish lenses of Sony, Nikon, and Leica variety.
K-H.
Mar 24, 2024 at 06:51 PM
p.48 #10Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Both are amazing for their size and weight, punching well above Canikon. While I can see the difference between the two GMs, in real shooting situations, I believe they are the same at the same apertures. Essentially you are trading weight size for f/1.2 and faster AF. I mainly shoot at f/1.2 and at time, I feel that is not even enough .
.Mar 24, 2024 at 09:13 PM
p.48 #11Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
GvB
ILCE-7RM4A Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM (SEL50F12GM) lens 50mm f/1.2 1/1250s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Mar 27, 2024 at 08:27 AM
p.48 #12Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
From a recent memorial for a cousin who passed away 10 years ago. We sent up balloons with notes to him and this image is one of my favorites.
ILCE-7RM5 FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens 50mm f/1.2 1/4000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Mar 27, 2024 at 08:03 PM
p.48 #13Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
One of those things where I couldn’t say no to the request, even though I had no idea what I was doing. But also more fun than I anticipated. So, stumbled onto this result…
Best to all.
My first attempt at a new-born [6-weeks] portrait…
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Best to all.
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My first attempt at a new-born [6-weeks] portrait…
ILCE-7RM5 50mm f/1.2 1/250s 500 ISO 0.0 EV
Edited on Mar 30, 2024 at 01:45 PM · View previous versions
Mar 27, 2024 at 10:21 PM
p.48 #14Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
One more.
ILCE-7RM5 50mm f/1.2 1/8000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Mar 27, 2024 at 10:39 PM
p.48 #15Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
mudlake wrote:
From a recent memorial for a cousin who passed away 10 years ago. We sent up balloons with notes to him and this image is one of my favorites.
Thank you mudlake, great image.
The cute little girl holding securely her ballon makes the image for me.
Determined with fists!
K-H.
Edited on Mar 28, 2024 at 12:03 AM · View previous versions
From a recent memorial for a cousin who passed away 10 years ago. We sent up balloons with notes to him and this image is one of my favorites.
Thank you mudlake, great image.
The cute little girl holding securely her ballon makes the image for me.
Determined with fists!
K-H.
Edited on Mar 28, 2024 at 12:03 AM · View previous versions
Mar 27, 2024 at 11:49 PM
p.48 #16Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
jacquesvroom wrote:
One of those things where I couldn’t say no to the request, even though I had no idea what I was doing. But also more fun than I anticipated. So, stumbled onto this pose…
Best to all.
Thank you jacquesvroom, cute baby, nice lens and great image.
K-H.
One of those things where I couldn’t say no to the request, even though I had no idea what I was doing. But also more fun than I anticipated. So, stumbled onto this pose…
Best to all.
Thank you jacquesvroom, cute baby, nice lens and great image.
K-H.
Mar 27, 2024 at 11:55 PM
p.48 #17Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
GvB
ILCE-7RM4A Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM (SEL50F12GM) lens 50mm f/1.2 1/3200s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM4A Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM (SEL50F12GM) lens 50mm f/1.2 1/3200s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Mar 28, 2024 at 12:55 PM
p.48 #18Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Thanks to those of you who kindly responded to my "baby picture". It was pretty good fun. The average age between the two of us is very close to 40!
If I see any more newborns around town, I might offer them my card...
If I see any more newborns around town, I might offer them my card...
Mar 30, 2024 at 01:57 PM
p.48 #19Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Grandpa and granddaughter.
ILCE-7RM5 50mm f/2.8 1/1000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 04, 2024 at 08:48 AM
p.48 #20Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
My 16-year-old boy Nate enjoying a spring day on the patio this week
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ILCE-7RM5 FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens 50mm f/1.2 1/320s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 11, 2024 at 04:11 PM