Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T vs Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T and Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM.
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Product |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Name | Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T | Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL50F14Z | SAL50F18 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2013-02-20 | 2009-05-18 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| 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 DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| 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 DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Micro Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 34 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,2 |
Aperture |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,4 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 7 |
Optics |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Construction | 8 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| 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 DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 72 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 518 gr | 170 gr |
Other |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH126 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |