{"id":82989,"date":"2026-04-11T19:15:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=82989"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:38:13","slug":"review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83128\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83128\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Title_R2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Title_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Title_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Title_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM is a lens I surely hadn&#8217;t expected when it was released &#8211; especially only two years after the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> hit the market. Some people say this one is better than the half-a-stop faster f\/1.2 lens, but is that really the case? Let&#8217;s find out in this review!<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83665\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83665\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_73.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_73.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_73-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_73-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83612\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83612\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_20.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_20-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83671\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83671\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_13.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83655\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83655\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83655\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_63.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_63.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_63-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_63-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83657\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83657\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83657\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_65.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_65.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_65-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_65-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83658\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83658\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83658\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_66.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_66.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_66-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_66-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83624\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83624\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_32.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_32-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83620\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83620\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_28.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_28-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCKenG\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>The Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 81 mm<\/li>\n<li>Length: 96 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 514g (without hood[52g], without caps)<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 47\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 67 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 11 (rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 14\/11<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-83000 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Diagram-300x233.png\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Diagram-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Diagram.png 394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.38 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:5.5 (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Sony E<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43J9qrp\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4itnZn2\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=sony+50mm+1.4+gm&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=sigma+50mm+1.2+dg+dn&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=sony+50mm+1.4+gm&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=sigma+50mm+1.2+dg+dn&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3lSwFuV\">B&amp;H<\/a> <\/em><em>(advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1448<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure<span id=\"Disclosure\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM was kindly provided by our reader Lutz for review purposes. Thanks a lot!<\/p>\n<h2>Handling\/Build quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83129\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83129\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have handled any of the other GM primes you will feel right at home here. The rubberized focus ring has decent damping and as is typical for recent Sony lenses the coupling is linear, so it doesn&#8217;t matter how fast you turn the focus ring, it always takes 180\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance of 0.38 m to infinity.<br \/>\nWhen you turn your camera off the lens will remember the last focus position and will still be there when you turn the camera on again.<\/p>\n<p>The aperture ring has 1\/3 of a stop click stops (which you can declick by using a lever on the lens).<br \/>\nYou can also set the ring to &#8220;A&#8221;(utomatic) and let the camera choose the aperture value or use the camera dial to change the aperture value when it is set to &#8220;A&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83124\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83124\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_left.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_left.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_left-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_left-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AF\/MF switch and lens button<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the left side of the lens there is a programmable button and an AF-MF switch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83126\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83126\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_right.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_right.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_right-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_right-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">de-click switch and iris lock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the right side there is the &#8220;iris lock&#8221; switch which can be used to lock the aperture ring and the de-click switch for the aperture ring.<\/p>\n<p>The outer casing seems to be made from a high quality polycarbonate and all markings are engraved and filled with paint.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83123\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83123\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_hood.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_hood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_hood-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM with hood attached on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The hood has a rubberized front bumper and is matte on the inside to counteract stray light (previous GM lenses made use of felt, this one features a different material). Furthermore there is also a button which you have to press to remove the hood.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83367\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83367\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_24mm_1.4_GM_50mm_85mm_Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 24mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_24mm_1.4_GM_50mm_85mm_Comparison.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_24mm_1.4_GM_50mm_85mm_Comparison-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_24mm_1.4_GM_50mm_85mm_Comparison-768x282.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM is similar in size and weight to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-24mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-35mm-1-4-gm-the-perfect-35mm-lens\/\">Sony FE 35mm 1.4 GM<\/a> and also shares their 67mm filter thread. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> is about 250g heavier and a bit bigger in every dimension.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83125\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83125\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_megadap_ETZ21pro_Nikon_Zf.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_megadap_ETZ21pro_Nikon_Zf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_megadap_ETZ21pro_Nikon_Zf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_megadap_ETZ21pro_Nikon_Zf-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM via megadap ETZ21pro+ on Nikon Zf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This lens also works surprisingly well adapted to Nikon Z cameras via the Megadap ETZ21pro+ adapter as shown above.<\/p>\n<h2>AF performance<\/h2>\n<p>I am not shooting sports or fast moving animals\/humans so if you want to know if the lens is fast enough for this, or how it compares to other lenses in this segment, you may have to look for a different review with a more detailed assessment of this aspect.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to the Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II or the Sony FE 135mm 1.8 GM also this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM hardly leaves anything to be desired in this category.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Light falloff<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82999\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vignetting_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vignetting_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vignetting_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-277\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-277\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/1.4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.6 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.0 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.7 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.4 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.1 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/8.0 - f\/16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.9 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-277 from cache -->\n<p>Generally the Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM shows very typical vignetting figures similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-50mm-1-4-af-ii\/\">Samyang AF 50mm 1.4 FE II<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 Pro FE<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> has an advantage of about 0.3 EV between f\/1.4 and f\/2.8, but stopped down further this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM actually shows lower vignetting figures.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83298\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83298\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Vig_Graph.png\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Vig_Graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Vig_Graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Vig_Graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Vig_Graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Optical vignetting<\/h3>\n<p>Fast lenses usually show a noticeable amount of optical vignetting, especially so the compact ones. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-87266\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM @f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">@f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">@f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Viltrox 50mm 1.4 Pro @f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Samyang 50mm 1.4 II @f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM @f\/1.2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">@f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-87266\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83008\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83009\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83010\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_2.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Opt_Vig_0.8m_2.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78403\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_50mm_1.4_Pro_Opt_Vig_1.0m_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 50mm 1.4 pro fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_50mm_1.4_Pro_Opt_Vig_1.0m_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_50mm_1.4_Pro_Opt_Vig_1.0m_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_50mm_1.4_Pro_Opt_Vig_1.0m_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74561\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samyang_50mm_1.4_AF_II_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"samyang 50mm 1.4 ii mkii mk2 2 mk fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samyang_50mm_1.4_AF_II_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samyang_50mm_1.4_AF_II_Opt_Vig_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samyang_50mm_1.4_AF_II_Opt_Vig_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48760\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.2_GM_Opt_Vig_1.2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.2 gm fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a9 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.2_GM_Opt_Vig_1.2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.2_GM_Opt_Vig_1.2-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.2_GM_Opt_Vig_1.2-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48761\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.2_GM_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.2 gm fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a9 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.2_GM_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.2_GM_Opt_Vig_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.2_GM_Opt_Vig_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | focus distance 1.0 m<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>I did not shoot these lenses side-by-side, so the size of the circles is not directly comparable.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Also here there are actually not a lof of surprises. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 Pro FE<\/a> shows pretty much exactly the same amount of optical vignetting. Interestingly the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-50mm-1-4-af-ii\/\">Samyang AF 50mm 1.4 FE II<\/a> looks the best among the 50mm 1.4 E-mount lenses I have reviewed so far.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I was also interested how the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> stopped down to f\/1.4 compares, as sometimes faster lenses have an advantage here when stopped down, but despite being stopped down by half-a-stop it doesn&#8217;t look to me like it shows less optical vignetting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As is typical for Sony&#8217;s recent lenses the aspherical elements are of high quality though as onion ring structures are hardly visible.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>MTF-Graphs<\/h3>\n<p>One of the reasons I was surprised by the release of the Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM is the existence of the Sony FE 50mm 1.4 ZA. It was the last lens of the &#8220;ZA&#8221; lineup and arguably one of the best ones that wasn&#8217;t really in need of a replacement (unlike the Sony FE 35mm 1.4 ZA).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When comparing the MTF graphs, the newer Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM still looks a bit better with less astigmatism off center, but already the Sony FE 50mm 1.4 ZA was a very good lens that hardly left something to be desired.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-55179\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 50mm 1.4 ZA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-55179\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-83001\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_MTF.png\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"487\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_MTF.png 570w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_MTF-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83002\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_ZA_MTF.png\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"487\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_ZA_MTF.png 487w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_ZA_MTF-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em><span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"de\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">\u00a9<\/span><\/span>Sony<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>These MTF graphs were measured for infinity, so in the field and shooting at different distances a noticeable variation may be visible.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Focus shift<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-58361\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-58361\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83037\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83038\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83039\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | 33% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Because this is an AF lens and at wider apertures the modern Sony bodies focus at working aperture anyway it would hardly matter if there was any focus shift, but I still checked and I am happy to report I didn\u2019t find any.<\/p>\n<h3>infinity (42mp Sony A7rII)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83104\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_R2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"1890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_R2-127x300.jpg 127w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_R2-542x1280.jpg 542w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_R2-768x1814.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_R2-650x1536.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83106\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83106\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Infinity_11_R2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Infinity_11_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Infinity_11_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Infinity_11_R2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The performance at f\/1.4 is impressive: we neither see any issues with purple fringing nor midzone dip nor subpar performance in the corners. Stopping down mainly increases the depth of field and I wouldn&#8217;t mind using this lens for any kind of application at f\/1.4 if needed.<\/p>\n<p>I already said the same about the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a> and under anything but lab conditions these two perform the same here. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> looked a little worse in the corners at wider apertures.<\/p>\n<h3><b>portrait <\/b><b>1.5 m (42mp Sony A7rII)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>I guess many people will want to use this lens for portraits, so let&#8217;s see what the performance is like at a typical portrait distance for a 50mm lens of ~1.5 m.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png 3000w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-800x533.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">positions of crops in the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>f\/1.4 &lt;&#8212;&gt; f\/2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-24514\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-24514\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83040\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_Center.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"766\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_Center.jpg 766w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_Center-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83041\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_imid.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"766\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_imid.jpg 766w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_imid-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83042\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_omid.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"766\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_omid.jpg 766w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_1.5m_R2_100_omid-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | 100% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also at the important portrait distance we can see a very good performance with Moir\u00e9 at f\/1.4 pretty much everywhere in the frame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a> all look so similar and good here, none of them leaves anything to be desired and I have severe doubts there are actually field relevant differences between them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Close 0.38 m, 1:5.5 (42mp Sony A7rII)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-77857\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-77857\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83043\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_1.4.jpg 788w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83044\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.0.jpg 788w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83045\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.8.jpg 788w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83046\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_4.0.jpg 788w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | 100% crops from center<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With a minimum focus distance of 0.38 m and a maximum magnification of 1:5.6 this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM is one of the closest focusing fast 50mm lenses &#8211; just like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly I found the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> to perform better here at f\/1.2 than this lens at f\/1.4, which is not something I expected. The f\/1.2 lens looks almost as good at f\/1.2 as stopped down, whereas here f\/1.4 is noticeably softer than f\/2.0.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a> showed one of its few slip-ups in this category: it doesn&#8217;t focus as close yet it is the softest of all these lenses at its maximum aperture at close distances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<p>As always evaluating flare is a complex matter since you can get any lens to look bad if you push it hard enough and a slight change of scenario can affect results a lot.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, many of Sony&#8217;s more recent lenses have been very good performers in this category, yet this is pretty much the only category where the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> showed a minor slip up, so how does this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM compare?<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-13649\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos7<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-13649\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83062\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83063\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83064\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83065\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83066\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos5.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83067\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos6.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-6\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83068\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos7.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_1.4_Pos7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/em><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At the maximum aperture I hardly managed to create any unwanted artefacts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83643\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83643\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_51.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_51.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_51-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_51-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It took for the scene above to finally encounter some more distracting artefacts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-36284\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos7<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-36284\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83069\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83070\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83071\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83072\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83073\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos5.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83074\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos6.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83075\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos7.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Flare_11_Pos7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/11<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also stopped down barely any unwanted artefacts show up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A very good performance here, better than the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a> and also the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-92270\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-92270\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83003\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83004\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83005\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83006\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Coma_R2_100_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | 100% crops from extreme corner<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM shows an exemplary performance in this category and is actually the best performing 50mm 1.4 lens I came across so far. It not only surpasses the (already very good) <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-50mm-1-4-af-ii\/\">Samyang AF 50mm 1.4 FE II<\/a>, but also the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> &#8211; even when stopped down to f\/1.4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-9-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-44969\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-9-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-44969\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane9-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83084\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Distortion_A7III_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Distortion_A7III_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Distortion_A7III_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Distortion_A7III_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83083\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Distortion_A7III_4.0_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Distortion_A7III_4.0_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Distortion_A7III_4.0_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Distortion_A7III_4.0_corrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/4.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a>, also this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM shows noticeable pincushion distortion. A profile is included in-lens for correcting Jpegs, Lightroom also features a profile for correcting Raw files that works very well, as can be seen from this comparison.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83613\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83613\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83613\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_21.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_21-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to 50mm 1.4 lenses there is not only a lot of competition, we can choose from various types of bokeh rendering ranging from vintage lenses with very nervous bokeh to modern lenses that create very smooth and undistracting backgrounds. From a modern Sony lens I would expect the latter, so let&#8217;s see if I am right about that.<\/p>\n<h3>Close distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83651\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83651\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_59.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_59.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_59-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_59-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83660\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83660\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83660\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_68.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_68.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_68-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_68-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83630\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83630\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_38.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_38.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_38-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83608\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83608\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83608\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_16.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smooth bokeh, average amount of optical vignetting as well as high contrast and resolution from f\/1.4. This is exactly the performance I would have expected from this lens. If the amount of optical vignetting (cat&#8217;s eye shape of highlights towards the borders) bothers you, maybe have a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-50mm-1-4-af-ii\/\">Samyang AF 50mm 1.4 FE II<\/a>, which &#8211; despite being even smaller and lighter &#8211; shows less optical vignetting.<\/p>\n<h3>Mid distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83614\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83614\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_22.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_22-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83636\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83636\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83636\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_44.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_44.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_44-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_44-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83661\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83661\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83661\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_69.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_69.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_69-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_69-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83647\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83647\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83647\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_55.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_55.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_55-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_55-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83633\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83633\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_41.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_41.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_41-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The scenes you see here are where I would use a lens like this the most so this is also where I would care about the bokeh rendering the most. There are no surprises here, this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM renders a &#8211; at least to my eyes &#8211; very appealing and unobtrusive bokeh and also a well defined focal plane. With longer focus distance the cat&#8217;s eye shapes are more obvious though, this was already the case for the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Long distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83646\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83646\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83646\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_54.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_54.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_54-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_54-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83642\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83642\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83642\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_50.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_50.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_50-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83623\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83623\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83623\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_31.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_31-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83632\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83632\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83632\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_40.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_40.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_40-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At longer focus distances some of the lenses struggle with creating a nice bokeh, but that is not the case here: the background is rendered in an undistracting way &#8211; even in complex scenes with a lot of details in the background.<\/p>\n<p>If you already own the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-35mm-1-4-gm-the-perfect-35mm-lens\/\">Sony FE 35mm 1.4 GM<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-135mm-f1-8-gm\/\">Sony FE 135mm 1.8 GM<\/a> you will feel right at home here &#8211; all these lenses create very similar bokeh to my eyes. Also the more affordable (but also bigger and heavier) <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a> creates very similar bokeh.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> on the other hand creates a more structured, less smooth bokeh. It depends on your personal taste here, which of the two 50mm GM lenses you will be happier with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-10-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-21340\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-10-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-21340\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane10-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83011\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83012\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83013\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83014\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83015\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83016\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83017\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_11.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83018\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_16.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sunstars_R2_Slight_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | slight crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Like most of the other GM primes (including the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a>) also this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM makes use of a diaphragm with 11 aperture blades. The alignment of the blades is pretty good, so we see nice sunstars from f\/5.6 to f\/16.<br \/>\nIf you want to know more about sunstars have a look at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberration<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM features a built-in lens correction profile for lateral CA that will also be recognized in most raw converters, so in the end: you won\u2019t see any.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-11-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-65240\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">background f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">foreground f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-11-review-sony-fe-50mm-1-4-gm-65240\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane11-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83092\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83093\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83094\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_BG_R2_100_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83095\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83096\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83097\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_BF_FG_R2_100_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | 100% crops<\/em><\/span><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bokeh fringing is on a low level, very similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a>. One of the categories where the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-50mm-1-4-af-ii\/\">Samyang AF 50mm 1.4 FE II<\/a> performs noticeably worse.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83098\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83098\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83098\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_PF_R2_100_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_PF_R2_100_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_PF_R2_100_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_loCA_PF_R2_100_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4 | 100% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Purple fringing is on a low level but I do think here the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a> performed a little bit better. This time the test target has also been extra demanding though.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">pleasing, undistracting bokeh&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">very good resolution and contrast at portrait distances and infinity from f\/1.4<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">CA correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Coma correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">flare resistance&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality\/handling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>light falloff<\/li>\n<li>distortion<\/li>\n<li>size\/weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">performance at close distances at f\/1.4 could be better&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">rather strong optical vignetting (cat&#8217;s eyes)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Just like the other recent GM lenses also this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM is (obviously) a very good lens. If you are already a fan of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-35mm-1-4-gm-the-perfect-35mm-lens\/\">Sony FE 35mm 1.4 GM<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-135mm-f1-8-gm\/\">Sony FE 135mm 1.8 GM<\/a> and you are now looking for a 50mm lens with the same qualities, this is clearly it and you will surely be happy with it.<\/p>\n<p>There is a bit of an elephant in the room here though and that is the steep price. If you are not that size and weight conscious, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro<\/a> offers very similar performance in almost every category for a third of the price. And if you are looking for the smallest and lightest 50mm 1.4 lens with AF, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-50mm-1-4-af-ii\/\">Samyang AF 50mm 1.4 FE II<\/a> is also a very solid performer while being just as affordable as the Viltrox lens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And then obviously many of you will also wonder how this f\/1.4 lens compares to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a>. In terms of bokeh rendering this will be a subjective decision. I was surprised by the fact that the f\/1.2 lens actually performs better in close focus scenarios though, which is due to it having an optical design with two moving focus groups. Omitting this feature in one of the most expensive 50mm 1.4 AF lenses feels a bit like a questionable cost down measure.<\/p>\n<p>But this review should surely end on a positive note. Since the release of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-24mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM<\/a>, every new GM prime proved to be an outstanding lens with reasonable dimensions and one of the most consistent lineup of lenses across all systems. I hope we will see some more focal lengths being added in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43J9qrp\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4itnZn2\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=sony+50mm+1.4+gm&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=sigma+50mm+1.2+dg+dn&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=sony+50mm+1.4+gm&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=sigma+50mm+1.2+dg+dn&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3lSwFuV\">B&amp;H<\/a> <\/em><em>(advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1448<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-50mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\"><em><strong>Viltrox AF 50mm 1.4 FE Pro:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nThe optical performance of the Viltrox lens is very similar: contrast, resolution, flare resistance and even bokeh rendering are almost indistinguishable. The Viltrox lens is about 300g heavier but if that doesn&#8217;t bother you, you can save a lot of money here.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltrox.com\/collections\/camera-lens?filter.p.tag=Full%20Frame&amp;ref=r67n83i6&amp;sort_by=created-descending\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46Grli1\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46KrUHP\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/4noC2gp\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+50mm+1.4+pro&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+50mm+1.4+pro&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$549<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-50mm-1-4-af-ii\/\"><em><strong>Samyang AF 50mm 1.4 FE II:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nOnce more Samyang offers the lightest and smallest lens in class. It neither offers as high resolution and contrast nor as fast AF as this Sony lens or the aforementioned Viltrox lens, but it does create very nice bokeh with the lowest amount of optical vignetting among these.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3erJWUh\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H7EQc4\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/32suNQn\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/Kq4ML1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$549<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\"><em><strong>Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nWhile this Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM is already priced like a flagship lens, the Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM is Sony&#8217;s actual 50mm flagship lens. While this f\/1.4 lens creates very smooth and unobtrusive bokeh, the f\/1.2 lens creates more structured bokeh at times. The f\/1.2 lens has even higher contrast and resolution though and especially so at closer distances because it features a design with two independently moving focus groups. Weight difference is about 250g and this f\/1.4 lens does a bit better with veiling flare. Not an easy decisions between these, personally I am leaning a bit towards the f\/1.2 lens.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3esjbiF\">Amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/345yPid\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/tQeDoO\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$2298<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I haven&#8217;t personally tried the Sigma 50mm 1.4 DG DN Art, Sigma 50mm 1.2 DG DN Art or the older Sony FE 50mm 1.4 ZA. You can still find these and many further alternatives being discussed in our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/guide-to-the-best-50mm-lenses-for-full-frame-sony-e-mount-cameras-a7iii-a7ii-a7riv-a7riii-a9-a9ii\/\">Guide to the best 50mm fullframe E-mount lenses<\/a> though.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83638\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83638\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_46.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_46.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_46-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_46-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83607\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83607\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83607\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_15.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_15-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83639\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83639\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83639\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_47.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_47.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_47-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_47-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83639\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83641\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83641\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_49.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_49.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_49-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_49-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83645\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83645\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_53.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_53.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_53-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_53-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83678\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83678\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_3.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83677\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83677\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83676\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83676\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_1.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_4.0_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83675\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83675\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83675\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_6.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83666\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83666\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83674\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83674\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_5.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83673\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83673\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.8_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83635\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83635\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_43.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_43.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_43-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_43-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83634\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83634\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_42.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_42.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_42-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83669\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83669\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_11.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83667\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83667\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83667\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_9.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83637\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83637\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83637\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_45.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_45.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_45-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_45-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83668\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83668\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_10.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_2.0_10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83664\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83664\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_72.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_72.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_72-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_72-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83663\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83663\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83663\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_71.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_71.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_71-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_71-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83610\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83610\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83610\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_18.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_18-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83625\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83625\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_33.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_33.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_33-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83619\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83619\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83619\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_27.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_27-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83616\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83616\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83616\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_24.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_24-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83617\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83617\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83617\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_25.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_25-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83615\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83615\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83615\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_23.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_23-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83618\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83618\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83618\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_26.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_26-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83631\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83631\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_39.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_39.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_39-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83628\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83628\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_36.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_36.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_36-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_36-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83626\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83626\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_34.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_34.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_34-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_34-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83659\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83659\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83659\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_67.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_67.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_67-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_67-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83621\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83621\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83621\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_29.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_29-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83650\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83650\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_58.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_58.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_58-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_58-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83649\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83649\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83649\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_57.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_57.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_57-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_57-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83640\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83640\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_48.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_48.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_48-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_48-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83629\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83629\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_37.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 50mm 1.4 gm gmaster g fullframe fastest lens contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a7v a9ii a1 bokeh portrait\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_37.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_37-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sony_FE_50mm_1.4_GM_Sample_A7III_1.4_37-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 50mm 1.4 GM | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full 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