The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM 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. HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM with a length of 72mm, is 34mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW's 80mm diameter.
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 CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM weighs 518g, 43% (392g) lighter than the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW's weight of 910g.
Lens Mounts
The HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount whereas the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
