Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New] vs Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) is faster by 10.3 stops (f/1.4 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New] is lighter by 283g.
- Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) is the newer design (2013 vs 1998).
| Spec | AF 50mm F1.4 [New] | Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/50.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 5 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | SSM |
| Elements | 7 | 8 |
| Weight g | 235 (lighter) | 518 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 72 |
| Length mm | 38.0 | 71.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New]
The Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 [New] is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Sony A mount cameras. A fast standard prime for the Minolta/Sony A-mount system.
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z)
This 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras. A Zeiss-designed lens for Sony cameras with T* coating.