The 50mm f1.4 G Master lens is one of Sony’s trio of small G Masters. Paired with the 35mm f1.4 and 24mm f1.4, they’re bound to be a great trio. In addition to that, the lens has a bit of everything for all types of photographers. We dove into our Reviews Index to select the best cameras for the Sony 50mm f1.4 G Master lens. And we think you’ll wind up getting one of these.
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How We Chose the Best Cameras for the Sony 50mm f1.4 G Master Lens
Be sure to check out our review of the lens on our site, but here’s how we chose the best cameras for the Sony 50mm f1.4 G Master lens.
- Our roundups include only the products weâve fully reviewed. Youâll never see a product we havenât fully reviewed in a roundup. Weâre linking to each of our reviews as well.
- This roundup of the best cameras for the Sony 50mm f1.4 G Master lens has only full-frame cameras that can deliver the best autofocus and overall performance.
- All the best cameras for the Sony 50mm f1.4 G Master lens are weather resistant. Our torture tests are among the most renowned in the photo industry. Specifically, we’re only featuring camera bodies with the feature that brings the shutter down over the sensor to protect it from dust.
- The axxxx series of cameras are pretty good for sure. And they’re very compact. But only a few Sony cameras take full advantage of all Sony offers. Those cameras will still do well with the Sony 50mm f1.4 G Master, but they’re not really meant for it.
- The best cameras for the Sony 50mm f1.4 G Master lens are great for portraiture, photojournalism, landscapes, and more.
- All product images and sample images in this roundup of the best Sony cameras for photojournalism were shot by our staff of photographers.
- Some of these cameras were used by previous Sony World Photography Awards.
- Below is a gallery of photos shot with the Sony 50mm f1.4 G Master lens on various Sony cameras.
Sony a1
Pros
- Sonyâs a1 shows that stacked sensors are the future
- Detail-rich images with great dynamic range
- Excellent ergonomics (the best Sony camera to date)
- The a1 features the new touchscreen menu system
- Fantastic overall autofocus performance
- 30 frames per second with the electronic shutter with virtually no rolling shutter or banding issues
- 1/400th mechanical shutter speed with compatible TTL flashes and triggers
- Sonyâs 9.44 million dot EVF is a work of art
- Excellent build quality
- Good battery life
- 8K video
- Excellent performance with CFexpress A cards
Cons
- It has the same old 1.44 million dot LCD
- The LCD is not fully articulating
- Bird AF is a work in progress
- Multi Shot mode is inconsistent
- Autofocus suffers a little in very low light situations
- Itâs $6,499
What Did We Think?
In our review, we state:
“Sonyâs new flagship camera has stellar autofocus for the most part. In general use, the a1 performs incredibly well. Whether youâre shooting single point, wide, zone, or wide tracking, in great to mediocre light, the a1 delivers the goods. When tracking subjects, the autofocus box locks on and sticks like glue. Not only is the autofocus accurate, but itâs also rapid…”
Sony a7r V
PROS
- Beautiful colors and lovely contrast
- New OLED screen and 2nd main menu
- Very accurate metering
- Improved dust protection
- Autofocus is impressive
- New Vehicle/Train, Airplane, and Insect tracking
- Improved auto white balance
- Images are sharp without being too much for womenâs portraits.
- Comfortable grip
- You can skip editing altogether if you want.
CONS
- Subtle low ISO sensor noise
- Camera menus would benefit from further indexing
- Imaging Edge needs to come into the 21st Century
What Did We Think?
In our review, we state:
“The Sony a7r V has overhauled the previous autofocus system and now features an AI processing unit. The 61mp sensor paired with the Bionz XR produces quicker subject recognition and better tracking. The a7r V is the first of Sonyâs alpha cameras to feature focus bracketing with focus stacking. Itâs a notable upgrade from the previous generation.“
Sony a7 IV
PROS
- Face detection and tracking
- Animal face detection and tracking
- Bird face and eye detection
- Metering
- Updated OLED screen and menu
- Comfortable grip
- Suitable for a variety of applications
- Weather-sealed and sensor dust issue is improved
- Fast autofocus
- Impressive Dynamic Range
- Sharp â almost too sharp for some womensâ portraits
- In-camera skin softening to combat incredibly sharp skin pores
CONS
- High ISO performance could be better
- Color noise in out-of-focus areas at lower ISOs
- Shutter freezes and the camera becomes unresponsive at times when shooting bracketed
- High burst mode currently only works if shooting compressed RAW
What We Thought
In our review, we state:
“The autofocus of the Sony a7 IV is what weâve come to expect. Itâs fast and accurate, even in very low light situations. I encountered very few misses, even when shooting a few high-speed continuous frames.”
