Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T vs Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro

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

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Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Name Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F14Z SAL50M28
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Release Year 2013 2006
Release Date 2013-02-20 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
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 50mm F2.8 Macro
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Screw drive from camera
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Construction 8 elements  /  5 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Focal Length 50 mm 50 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 50mm F2.8 Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 81 mm 72 mm
Length 72 mm 60 mm
Weight 518 gr 295 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH126 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A