Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX)

Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX)

When comparing Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX) and Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX) which weighs 670 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM which weighs 778 g.

Winner: Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX)

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 88 cm for Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX).

Winner: Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX):

	Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM	Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Viltrox
Weight	778 g	670 g
Mount	Sony E	Fujifilm X
Focal Length	50 mm	75 mm
Largest Aperture	1.2	1.2
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	40 cm	88 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	72	Missing
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	87 mm	Missing
Stabilization	No	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Missing