Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS vs Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS and Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T.
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Product |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Name | Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SELP1650 | SAL50F14Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Release Year | 2012 | 2013 |
Release Date | 2012-09-12 | 2013-02-20 |
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 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
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 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
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 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Micro Motor | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | Extends | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,21 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
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 | No information |
Optics |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 8 elements / 5 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 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
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 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Length | 30 mm | 72 mm |
Weight | 116 gr | 518 gr |
Other |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 40 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH126 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |