Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens "100% confirmed" for 16 March

Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM

UPDATE 12/03: The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens has had a few more interesting details leak recently. According to rumor website Sony Alpha Rumors, this upcoming piece of glass will have a filter size of 72mm and a close focusing distance of 0.4m. Sony Alpha Rumors also notes that the lens will be shorter than the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 (which is 3.7" long) and lighter than the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 (which weighs 330g).

There's no other exciting information available on the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens as of yet. However, with the announcement still expected on 16 March, it likely won't be long until we have the full specifications. 

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