Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T vs Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T and Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS.

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Product
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Name Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F14Z SELP1650
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Release Year 2013 2012
Release Date 2013-02-20 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 298 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Micro Motor
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,21
Aperture
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Construction 8 elements  /  5 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 4 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Focal Length 50 mm 16-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
34 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 81 mm 65 mm
Length 72 mm 30 mm
Weight 518 gr 116 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 40 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