Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE vs Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Street | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8-22 |
| Aperture Blades | - | 5 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.45 m | 0.45 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 0.15x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 330 g | 190 g |
| Length | 45 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Diameter | 66 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2006 | 1987 |
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Comparing Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE (50 mm, f/1.4) and Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 (50 mm, f/1.8-22).
Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 is the lightest at 190 g, Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE weighs 330 g.
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE can focus closest at 0.45 m minimum focus distance.
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