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

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

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