Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD vs Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Zeiss
Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE
Verdict at a glance
- Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD goes wider (45mm vs 50mm).
- Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE reaches further (50mm vs 45mm).
| Spec | SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD | Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Zeiss |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 45mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Af motor | USD | none |
| Filter mm | 67 | 58 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.29 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 6 |
| Elements | n/a | 7 |
| Weight g | n/a | 380 |
| Length mm | n/a | 48.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 71.0 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.15 |
Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD
A stabilized 45mm f/1.8 prime for full-frame DSLRs with VC and a USD motor.
Pros
- VC stabilization
- Moisture-resistant construction
- Close focus to 0.29 m
Cons
- Larger than non-stabilized 50mm primes
- Heavier than a typical f/1.8 normal
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE
The Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 in Canon EF mount, a manual-focus normal lens with electronic aperture control. It takes 58mm filters and focuses as close as 0.45 m.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Electronic contacts for aperture and exposure control
- Sharp optics
- 58mm filters
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Focus accuracy is critical at f/1.4