Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
- 50mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 778 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
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Quick answer
A Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 for full-frame E-mount. It weighs about 778 g and uses 72mm filters.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4
- Zeiss optics
- Min focus 0.45 m
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Heavy at about 778 g
- No stabilization
Verdict
A premium normal lens. Big, but strong.
About this lens
This 50mm f/1.4 full-frame fast standard prime lens from Sony fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2016
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 778 g
- Length
- 108 mm
- Diameter
- 83.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA?
- Portraits
- Low-light work
- Shallow depth of field
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
Does the Zeiss Planar FE 50mm F1.4 ZA have stabilization?
No. It relies on in-body stabilization where the camera offers it.
What filter size does the FE 50mm F1.4 ZA use?
72mm, matching the Zeiss FE 35mm F1.4 ZA.
How close can the FE 50mm F1.4 ZA focus?
Minimum focus is 0.45 m, about 0.15x magnification. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
