Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T vs Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T and Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Name | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T | Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL50F14Z | SEL40F25G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Release Date | 2016-07-11 | 2021-03-23 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 998 USD | 548 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| 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 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | 0,23 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,4 | F2,5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 9 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 2 aspherical + 1 ED element + Zeiss T coating | 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 40 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 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Length | 108 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 778 gr | 173 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH143 | ALCSH166 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
