Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is lighter by 542g.
| Spec | FE 50mm F2.8 Macro | Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 236.0 (lighter) | 778.0 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 72 |
| Length mm | 71.0 | 108.0 |
| Diameter mm | 70.8 | 83.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.16 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.15 |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
A 1:1 macro lens for full-frame E-mount covering 50mm at f/2.8. It weighs about 236 g and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Compact at about 236 g
- Close focus to 0.16 m
Cons
- Short working distance at 1:1
- Less suited to subject-isolating portraits
Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
A Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 for full-frame E-mount. It weighs about 778 g and uses 72mm filters.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4
- Zeiss optics
- Min focus 0.45 m
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Heavy at about 778 g
- No stabilization