Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* FE 50 mm f/1.4 ZA and the Sony FE 50 mm f/2.5 G. The Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* FE 50 mm f/1.4 ZA is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2016. The Sony FE 50 mm f/2.5 G is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.5, released in 2021.

There is a 5 years difference between the Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* FE 50 mm f/1.4 ZA and the Sony FE 50 mm f/2.5 G — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.