Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Name | Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL50F18 | SEL50F14Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Release Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2009-05-18 | 2016-07-11 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 998 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Micro Motor | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 34 cm | 45 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,2 | 0,15 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F1,4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 2 aspherical + 1 ED element + Zeiss T coating |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 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 FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Length | 45 mm | 108 mm |
| Weight | 170 gr | 778 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA 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-SH143 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
