Sony 50 mm f/2.8 Macro vs Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZA SSM
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| Compare | Lightest | Fastest Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | - |
| Best For | Portrait Macro Street | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.2 m | 0.45 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 295 g | 518 g |
| Length | 60 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Diameter | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2016 | 2013 |
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Comparing Sony 50 mm f/2.8 Macro (50 mm, f/2.8) and Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZA SSM (50 mm, f/1.4).
Sony 50 mm f/2.8 Macro is the lightest at 295 g, Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZA SSM weighs 518 g.
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZA SSM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sony 50 mm f/2.8 Macro can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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