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First image leaks of Sony’s new 50mm f/1.4 GM – Announcement expected next week

Feb 13, 2023 by John Aldred Leave a Comment

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It appears Sigma’s not the only one with a 50mm f/1.4 announcement this month. In fact, they’re not even the only ones announcing one for Sony E mount cameras. It looks like Sony’s getting ready to announce one, too. It’s the new Sony 50mm f/1.4 GM and the latest rumours suggest it’s coming on February 21st.

Despite an announcement being a little over a week away, though, a photo of the new lens has leaked. Of course, it has. They always do these days. There aren’t many specs about the new lens yet, although there are a few, and there are some new ones we can see from the image itself.

According to Sony Alpha Rumors, based on leaked specs from a German retailer, the list at the moment is quite small:

  • It has an 11-blade aperture
  • It’s weather sealed
  • There is no built-in optical stabilisation
  • It will cost around €1,850 (about €450 less than the 50mm f/1.2 GM)

From the photo, we can also see that:

  • It takes 67mm screw-on filters
  • It has a minimum focus distance of 41cm (1.35ft)

Other than that, there’s not really much else out there yet. But, if the announcement day rumours are correct, we’ll find out all of the rest next Tuesday. Well, we’ll find out on Tuesday assuming the leakers stay quiet. Otherwise, we’ll find out sooner.

Either way, it’s an interesting-looking lens, even if it is more than twice the price of Sigma’s new 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art series lens.

[via Sony Alpha Rumors]

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About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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