Sony 50mm F1.4 vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F1.4 and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 50mm F1.4 Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F14 SAL2470Z
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2006 2008
Release Date 2006-06-15 2008-01-30
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15 0,25
Aperture
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 50 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 66 mm 83 mm
Length 43 mm 111 mm
Weight 222 gr 955 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F1.4
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0011 ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A