Sony 50mm F1.4GM | Hands on First Impressions 

The 55mm is still my first love, and the weight of the f1.2 was a burden for long events, but great for short controlled shoots. so thank you sony for making a lighter version at 1.4 of the 50GM.

Great video Manny. Love your shoots, as always.

I love the 1.4👌 Most don’t need 1.2 and between the 1.8 & 1.2 the 1.4 is a perfect balanced to me.

great review and rundown of all things important. beautifully edited.

Love that 1.4 it’s an example of price performance.

I have the 1.2 and it is perfect

With 50mm being one of the most go-to prime focal distances, having two modern versions at different price tiers in the Sony line makes sense. Surprised they didn't make this a G instead of GM though. I definitely see it as a direct competition move to the new Sigma 50mm and to snag those buyers who just couldn't go to $2K for the f/1.2. I am definitely curious to see what they do with the beta-tested 85/1.2 (whether they feel it is worthy for GM or, if theoretical limits with the E mount make 1.2 a challenge). If they haven't got it figured out, do they launch an updated 85/1.4 now to pair with the 50/1.4 and keep trying to make 85/1.2 work?

Nose ring looks great dude!

Looks great. I'd buy it if I didn't already have the 50mm GM f1.2.

Great job!

Spot on!

"There's a compromise to make the lens that small (speaking about focus breathing)", ... I'm not sure it's related because for ex. the Sigma 50mm f1.4 has even more focus breathing AND is larger and heavier.

great video...but what do you call that softbox fixture with 9 holes in it?

There will be focus breathing compensation soon in the A1 Mk II

Well said. Appreciate the comparison, I'll keep my 1.2 ;)

The way the 1.2 renders at 1.2 will be worth the extra money for some. Great that Sony are releasing a "cheaper" G Master version though

Damn Manny!!! Nailed review again. Everything I want nothing I don’t!

Love how small and fast Sony's GM lenses are, and love using them on my A7C, but the lack of Focus Breathing Compensation for that camera absolutely ruins the experience for video... Why would I use a big lens that has no focus breathing on a hyper-compact camera body? If any of Sony's cameras need FBC, the A7C does! Keep telling 'em Manny, maybe one day they'll listen.

I couldn't have cared less for another 50mm lens. I am just here for the photos.

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Can we still expect a video on pros and cons with Nikon?

Great video! With solid information on a new product. I shoot Canon so it does not really affects me, but it’s good to see what’s out there.

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The hard cut at the end? I thought we were witnessing a process of how one creates an outro lol

I just wasn't blown away with this one. The F1.2 still has the best feel.

Haven't been on the channel for awhile but I see it's now a gear focused only channel?

Great video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

You're exaxtly right... from a business perspective, what canon did makes perfect sense. Years ago, there was a significant difference between Canon lenses and competitors like Sigma and Tamron, but now, the image and build quality is too close to justify the price difference.

7:02 if size & weight, & cost (because the 50mm, f1.2, is $2000), is not your top priority option for the f1.2. The 50 f1.2 costs 40% more than Sony’s 50mm, f1.4, GM and bokeh results not withstanding I don’t think it’s 40% better. I like the Sony, 50mm, f1.4, GM because in clinical tests, lenstips shows it’s the sharpest thing they have ever tested, (sharper than Sony’s, 50mm, f1.2). I’m likely going to be using the aperture that will give optimal center and across the frame sharpness for this lens, f2.8, and only go to f1.4 for portraits or night time/indoor shots. Still, sharpness isn’t everything. The bokeh is still wonderful for portraits, and I’ve seen it has excellent contrast from other videos.

Sony to release 85mm f1.2 GM

Trying to decide whether to get this or the 35mm 1.4 gm. Someone please help! 😫😆

Hey, I’ve got that air fryer!

I wasn't even interested in the 50mm and never paid much attention to it. I was watching your images/lighting and posing/styling of the model.

Basically guys if size,weight and cost is an issue get the zeiss 55mm f1.8……smaller,lighter and soooo much cheaper and is an absolute beauty of a lens.👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

I’m amazed at your final verdict at the end, wasn’t expecting that but pleasantly surprised to hear. I’m a 50 1.2 gm owner myself and was wondering why in the world did Sony come out with the 1.4, to piss the 1.2 owners off? Especially since the 1.2 came out fairly recently (1-2 years ago). My honest opinion, Sony should have came out with the 85gm2 instead, hopefully they still will in the near future.

Dear Canon: see, it ain’t that hard to make a premium 1.4 for your mount.

I am Chetan Lade, Indian wedding photographer. my request Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 lens review please🙏

You can't have breathing compensation on the A7S-iii because it is only 12mp

Should've released a brand new 85 1.2 gm instead

I have the Sony A7RIV and loads of GM lens. Why are all the images so clinical and all of the lens give the same clinical look and all images are characterless. My Leica M11 with summilux lens gives more character. What do you think about this ?

I’m pretty sure it’s a great lens. If this one came out before the 501.2 I’m pretty sure you guys would be telling people to grab the 1.2. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Is there ever a point of too many cooks in the kitchen? F1.2, 1.4, and 1.8

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Must be nice having so many lens options 😂

Great video … but for me I still love the 50mm f1.2 GM.. I’ll just go to gym and curl a couple of 10 pound dumbbells lol… The F1.2 is just that good!!! Now where is my 85mm F1.2 GM or 85 GM mark ll? Saving my money for that one💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

This video has ol school manny vibe to it. I like it

FX3 NEEDS focus breathing compensation! Come on, Sony!😢

This is a strategy for sure. Canon has no pro-level L-glass on RF mount. So, if you’re looking at $2500 on a new body but don’t need a 1.2 lens, this 50 save a chunk of cash (over both Sony and Canon’s 1.2 glass) and still gives you excellent optics.

Focus breathing compensation means the design is flawed. If one adapts the lens to another camera ecosystem the focus breathing is very likely to be unbearable.

Conversely the Sigma would have made a bigger splash if Sony didn't steal their thunder.

The 50mm 1.2 is my favorite lens to use. Why did they come out with a 1.4 version smh

Dear sony, Just release the beast that is 85mm 1.2 and end those big boy canon/nikon chunky glass 85mm 1.2 suffering

I need Sony to make an 85 1.4/1.2...They play too much 🙄😤

Sony keeps making the 47mm (they keep calling it 50mm) because they can't make the great 85mm.

Awesome insight as always..for some photographers at this point..its all about that lower f-stop..1.2>1.4..im sure this 1.4 is amazing like its "bigger sibling" the 1.2..and of course now you are paying for the price difference..is around $700 USD worth it for a 1.2 or 1.4..like I said at this point for some photographers..its just clout and bragging rights that "I paid more than you" for a 1.2..haha at the end of the day our clients can't even tell and even some photographers can't even tell what image is what..1.2 or 1.4 image..its weird that Sony still chose to make this 1.4 GMlens? seems like there is no need for it when you have that 1.2?..now you're putting the lens against each other for sales?..when you could have just made customers not have the ability to choose and make them choose the only one 50 GM 1.2..lol I am just waiting for that 85 1.2 GM!! haha im sure it will be around the same design as that 50 1.2 GM..slightly smaller and lightweight would be perfect..

Sony has to fix their eye auto focus. It's misses a lot.

LOL sony doesn't give you featuers by firmware update 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I can't believe people are still buying any of this equipment with cell phone camera technology as good as it is. I know people who shoot school portraits for a living and only use cell phones as well as shoot weddings. Unless you are shooting professional sports or wildlife and need a 600mm lens there isn't much point in buying this equipment anymore, besides just to say you have it.

The Sony is not a very good camera for a nice quality photo

4:14 Warning! @mannyortiz That airfryer is being recalled. I have the same one. Would hate for your place to catch fire! who would else would I come to for awesome sony content

One of the most nonsense and meaningless lens Sony has ever made!!! They already have f1.2 version. So, they should release the f1.8 mark II which has faster and more reliable focus instead.