Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T vs Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T and Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM.

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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Name Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL50F14Z SAL1650
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Release Year 2016 2011
Release Date 2016-07-11 2011-08-24
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 998 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15 0,2
Aperture
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 11 7
Optics
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspherical + 1 ED element + Zeiss T coating 3 ED glass elements, aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Focal Length 50 mm 16-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
34 mm
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 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 84 mm 81 mm
Length 108 mm 88 mm
Weight 778 gr 577 gr
Other
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH143 ALC-SH117
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A