Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 is lighter by 498g.
- Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA goes wider (50mm vs 56mm).
- Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 reaches further (56mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA | 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 56mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Weight g | 778.0 | 280 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 55 |
| Length mm | 108.0 | 59.5 |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 66.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 6 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 10 |
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
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018
Fast portrait prime for APS-C mirrorless, giving about 84mm equivalent. It weighs about 280 g and uses a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- Bright f/1.4
- Sharp
- Compact at about 280 g
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization