Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA vs 7artisans 55mm f/1.4
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA if
- You shoot full frame: the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits and street, everyday carry, low-light handheld
Pick the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA | 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
7artisans
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
281 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
71 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
64.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
14
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2013
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 55mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
A compact Zeiss normal prime for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 281 g. It focuses as close as 0.5 m and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8
- Compact at 281 g
- Zeiss optics
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- No stabilization
- Minimum focus of 0.5 m
Our notes
7artisans 55mm f/1.4
The 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is a fast standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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