Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Product
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL50M28 SAL50F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2016 2013
Release Date 2016-08-30 2013-02-20
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 548 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
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 F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,14
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 8 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Extra-low Dispersion glass No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
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 F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 71 mm 81 mm
Length 71 mm 72 mm
Weight 236 gr 518 gr
Other
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 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