Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 vs Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 134 g lighter (186 g vs 320 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Beginner portrait work, low-light shooting, everyday carry
Pick the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 | Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Carl Zeiss
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
186 g
lighter
|
320 g
|
| Length |
59.5 mm
|
59 mm
|
| Diameter |
68.6 mm
|
62 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
6 elements / 4 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2016
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.45 m both
- Max magnification
- 0.14× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
A lightweight 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 186 g and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- Light at about 186 g
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
- Small 49mm filter thread
Cons
- Autofocus is not the fastest
- Mostly plastic construction
Our notes
Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2
This 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Carl Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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