Quick answer
The Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for the Sony A mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
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.
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2013
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SSM
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 518 g
- Length
- 71.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z)?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z)?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75mm on full frame, with a 27° horizontal and 32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM (SALF0F14Z) fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
