Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II vs Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Product
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18552 SAL50F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2013 2013
Release Date 2013-02-20 2013-02-20
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micromotor Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,34 0,14
Aperture
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 8 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 18-55 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 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 DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 81 mm
Length 69 mm 72 mm
Weight 222 gr 518 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
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 ALC-SH108 ALC-SH126
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A