Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T.
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Product |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Name | Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL70200G | SAL50F14Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Release Year | 2013 | 2013 |
Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2013-02-20 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | Internal | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 120 cm | 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,21 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F1,4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Construction | 19 elements / 16 groups | 8 elements / 5 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 4 ED glass elements | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 50 mm |
Zoom Range | 130 mm | 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 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Length | 197 mm | 72 mm |
Weight | 1500 gr | 518 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH120 | ALC-SH126 |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Faster AF and AR coating compared to predecessor. Weight without tripod mount is 1340g. |