Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL85F14Z SAL2470Z
Release Date and Price
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2006 2008
Release Date 2006-06-05 2008-01-30
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13 0,25
Aperture
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 85 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
46 mm
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 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 82 mm 83 mm
Length 73 mm 111 mm
Weight 560 gr 955 gr
Other
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH0002 ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A