Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Product
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL50F14GM SAL50F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2023 2013
Release Date 2023-02-21 2013-02-20
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18 0,14
Aperture
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 8 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 96 mm 81 mm
Length 67 mm 72 mm
Weight 516 gr 518 gr
Other
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH173 ALC-SH126
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A