Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 vs Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE is faster by 9.3 stops (f/2.0 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF 50mm f/1.7 | Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Zeiss |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/50.0 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1985 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 210 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | n/a |
| Length mm | 38.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7
Minolta's original AF 50mm f/1.7, a light screw-drive lens for the A-mount. It weighs about 210 g and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Light at 210 g
- f/1.7 aperture
- 49mm filters
Cons
- Slow screw-drive AF
- Soft wide open
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE
This 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony A mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.