Sony 50mm F1.4 vs Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 50mm F1.4 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.7), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New) is lighter by 34g.
- Sony 50mm F1.4 is the newer design (2006 vs 1990).
| Spec | 50mm F1.4 | AF 50mm f/1.7 (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.7 |
| Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 5 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 7 | 6 |
| Weight g | 220 | 186 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 55 | 49 |
| Length mm | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.15 |
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 50mm F1.4: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New)
The Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New) is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.7 for Sony A mount cameras. A fast standard prime for the Minolta/Sony A-mount system.