The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 62mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's 62mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS weighs 202g, 74% (576g) lighter than the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA's weight of 778g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's widest aperture value is
F1.8.