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Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro

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SonyPlanar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZASonyFE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2016September 2016
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionTwelve elements in nine groups; double-Gauss design combined with a rear internal-focusing groupEight elements in seven groups
Special elementsTwo aspherical elements in total including one AA advanced aspherical element; one ED glass elementED glass and aspherical elements; counts not specified in the cited maker feature text
CoatingsZeiss T* coating–
DiaphragmEleven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of view47° full frame; 32° APS-C47° full frame; 32° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Image circle detailFull-frame coverage; 75 mm equivalent field of view on APS-CFull-frame coverage; 75 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Sony E-mount teleconvertersNot compatible with Sony E-mount teleconverters
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.15×1×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing-drive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor)–
Focus distance detail0.45 m minimum focus distance0.16 m minimum from the image sensor; working distance approximately 50 mm or less at closest focus
Magnification detail0.15× maximum magnification1.0× life-size maximum magnification
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation; compatible camera body stabilisation can be usedNo optical stabilisation; compatible body stabilisation can be used
Video featuresAperture click switch permits continuous adjustment without click sound–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm55 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm70.8 mm
Length108 mm71 mm
Weight778 g236 g
ControlsManual-focus ring, AF/MF switch and aperture ring with click on/off switchManual-focus ring, AF/MF switch, focus-range limiter and focus-hold button; magnification and distance markings
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed to prevent all ingressDust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed to prevent all ingress
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 108 mm length70.8 mm maximum diameter × 71 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 778 g lens; separate hood and caps excludedApproximately 236 g lens; separate caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH143 petal bayonet hood, suppliedNo hood listed by Sony
In the boxALC-SH143 hood, ALC-F72S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft caseALC-F55S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listed
Release detailSony US announcement dated 11 July 2016 on PRNewswire gives shipping in July; Sony Japan specifies 29 July. Main release retains month precision because exact global first day is not established. Two independent full reviews read: Photography Blog Mark Goldstein and Amateur Photographer Andy Westlake, both using Alpha 7R II. Their wide-open sharpness and focus-speed disagreement retained; AP page refreshed in 2023 includes later GM context. Blog focus paragraph incorrectly says 71 mm filter; maker 72 mm used. No inferred predecessor linkSony Canada announcement dated 30 August 2016 gives September availability; Sony Japan specifies 24 September 2016. Main release retains September precision because exact first global day is not established. Two independent full reviews retained: Photography Blog credited Mark Goldstein on Alpha 7S and Sony Alpha Blog Marc Alhadeff on Alpha 7R II. Amateur Photographer Richard Sibley was also read but closely overlaps Photography Blog wording, so it is not counted as an independent second review. Reviews disagree on detected colour fringing and barrel material; maker does not specify barrel material here, so it is omitted

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