Sony 50mm F1.4 vs Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM
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 lighter by 298g.
- Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM is the newer design (2013 vs 2006).
| Spec | 50mm F1.4 | Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 5 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | SSM |
| Elements | 7 | 8 |
| Weight g | 220 (lighter) | 518 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 72 |
| Length mm | 38.0 | 71.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
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.
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM
A Zeiss-designed 50mm f/1.4 for A-mount with a ring-type SSM autofocus motor. It is listed in its specifications as dust and moisture resistant and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- SSM autofocus with manual override
- Dust and moisture resistant build
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Large and heavy for a 50mm at about 518 g
- Large and heavy compared with a 50mm f/1.8