Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T vs Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T and Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II.

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Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Name Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F14Z SAL300F28G2
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Release Year 2013 2012
Release Date 2013-02-20 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
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 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,18
Aperture
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Construction 8 elements  /  5 groups 13 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Focal Length 50 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 81 mm 122 mm
Length 72 mm 243 mm
Weight 518 gr 2300 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 42 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH126 SH0012
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A