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Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S — Prime/Zoom
Nikon

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Prime/Zoom

95
/ 100
From $2,099
VS
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S wins by 1
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $1,398
Specdex verdict

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S lands at 95 and Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Tie

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM more score per dollar ($1,398 vs $2,099).

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S 95
vs
94 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Score breakdown

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
95
sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
94
sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S versus Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Which is better, Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S worth the price? +

At $2,099, Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +

At $1,398, Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM — more score per dollar ($1,398 vs $2,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.