Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM vs Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Rokinon
50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
| Spec | Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM | 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Rokinon |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Weight g | 518 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 71.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.14 | n/a |
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
Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.