Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 vs Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 and Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL1118 SAL50F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2006 2013
Release Date 2006-06-15 2013-02-20
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
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 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
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 25 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12 0,14
Aperture
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 11 mm
F5,6 at 18 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 8 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 11-18 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 7 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 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 81 mm
Length 81 mm 72 mm
Weight 360 gr 518 gr
Other
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
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-SH0009 ALC-SH126
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A