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Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM
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Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM

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KEY FACTS
BrandSony
Announcement dateApr 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+World's first f/2 telephoto zoom at 150mm with exceptional sharpness wide open and across the entire focal range
+Constant f/2 aperture delivers one full stop more light than traditional f/2.8 zooms and exceptional bokeh control
+Lightweight and portable for an f/2 zoom at 1340g with internal zoom maintaining consistent balance for gimbal use
+Professional-grade build with weather sealing, removable tripod foot, and thoughtful ergonomic controls including de-clickable aperture ring
+Fast and precise autofocus with four XD linear motors delivers smooth, quiet, and reliable tracking for both stills and video
+Versatile 50-150mm range eliminates need for lens changes in many portrait, event, and indoor sports scenarios
Worth Knowing
−Substantial weight and diameter (1340g, 102.8mm) make it front-heavy on some bodies and difficult to fit standard camera bags
−Premium price of ~$3900 is among the highest for zoom lenses, accessible mainly to professional users
−No optical image stabilization; relies on in-body IBIS which limits compatibility to recent Sony Alpha bodies
−Lacks teleconverter compatibility, limiting reach extension options available on other Sony telephoto zooms

General

Brand
Sony
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Apr 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM is the world's first telephoto zoom lens with a maximum focal length of 150mm and F2 aperture. Distinguished by its impressively bright f/2 constant maximum aperture, this normal- to short-telephoto zoom is ideal for portraiture, weddings, events, and indoor and close-range sports. Wide open at f/2, this lens produces razor-sharp details from full-frame corner to full-frame corner over the entire focal length range. Measuring approximately 7-7/8 inches (200mm) in length and weighing approximately 47.3 ounces (1,340g), it offers remarkable portability considering its impressive combination of wide zoom range and bright aperture.

Optical

Focal length
50-150mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.0 constant
Minimum aperture
f/22
Minimum focus distance
0.4m (wide)-0.74m (tele)
Maximum magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.2x
Optical elements
2 XA, 2 Super ED, 3 ED glass
Coating
Nano AR Coating II

Build

Filter diameter
95mm
Construction
Metal and plastic hybrid
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Dust and moisture resistant
Tripod mount
Removable rotating collar
Zoom type
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The design or approach to zooming
Internal

Autofocus

Type
Quad XD Linear Motors
Focus breathing
Minimal
Continuous AF
Compatible with 120fps shooting
Video AF
Compatible with up to 240fps recording

Video

Focus breathing compensation
Supported on compatible cameras
Aperture ring
De-clickable for smooth video operation
Controls
3 assignable focus hold buttons, DMF switch

Mount

Type
Sony E-mount
System
ⓘ
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Full-frame (FE)

Optics

Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020

Physical

Lens weight
1340 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
200 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
102.8 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E