Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Product
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F18 SAL85F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2009 2006
Release Date 2009-05-18 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Screw drive from camera
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 34 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,13
Aperture
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 50 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 82 mm
Length 45 mm 73 mm
Weight 170 gr 560 gr
Other
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH0002
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A