Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

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

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Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Name Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F14Z SEL50F18/B
Release Date and Price
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Release Year 2013 2011
Release Date 2013-02-20 2011-08-24
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 50mm F1.8 OSS
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 E 50mm F1.8 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 50mm F1.8 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,16
Aperture
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Construction 8 elements  /  5 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
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 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 50mm F1.8 OSS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 81 mm 62 mm
Length 72 mm 62 mm
Weight 518 gr 202 gr
Other
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH126 ALC-SH116
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A