Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS vs Sony 50mm F1.4

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS and Sony 50mm F1.4.

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Product
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Name Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Sony 50mm F1.4
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SELP1650 SAL50F14
Release Date and Price
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Release Year 2012 2006
Release Date 2012-09-12 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 298 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,15
Aperture
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Focal Length 16-50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 65 mm 66 mm
Length 30 mm 43 mm
Weight 116 gr 222 gr
Other
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony 50mm F1.4
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A SH0011
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A