Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM vs Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM and Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL55200/2 SAL85F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 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 Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,13
Aperture
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED glass element No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 55-200 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 145 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Length 85 mm 73 mm
Weight 305 gr 560 gr
Other
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH102 ALC-SH0002
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A