Sony FE 50 mm f/2.8 Macro vs Carl Zeiss Otus ML 50 mm f/1.4
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| Compare | Lightest | Fastest Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Budget Macro | Portrait |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 10 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.16 m | 0.5 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 236 g | 677 g |
| Length | 71 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Diameter | 70.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2016 | 2025 |
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Comparing Sony FE 50 mm f/2.8 Macro (50 mm, f/2.8) and Carl Zeiss Otus ML 50 mm f/1.4 (50 mm, f/1.4).
Sony FE 50 mm f/2.8 Macro is the lightest at 236 g, Carl Zeiss Otus ML 50 mm f/1.4 weighs 677 g.
Carl Zeiss Otus ML 50 mm f/1.4 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sony FE 50 mm f/2.8 Macro can focus closest at 0.16 m minimum focus distance.
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