Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM vs Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
- Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM is the newer design (2013 vs 2006).
| Spec | Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM | 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2013 | 2006 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Af motor | SSM | screw-drive |
| Elements | 8 | 10 |
| Weight g | 518 | 510 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 55 |
| Length mm | 71.5 | 76.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.14 | 0.2 |
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
Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)
A classic fast 35mm G lens for A-mount. It uses body-driven screw-drive focusing and weighs about 510 g, with a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Min focus 0.3 m
- G-series build
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Screw-drive AF is slower than lens-motor designs
- No stabilization in the lens