The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 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. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM with a length of 72mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS's 68mm 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. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS weighs 375g, which means it is 143g (27%) lighter than the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM which has a weight of 518g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has the Canon EF-M 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 Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is also available in the Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
