Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18250 SAL50F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2007 2013
Release Date 2007-09-05 2013-02-20
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,14
Aperture
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 8 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 18-250 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 232 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 75 mm 81 mm
Length 86 mm 72 mm
Weight 440 gr 518 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH104 ALC-SH126
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A