The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 50mm F1.4 and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 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. Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Sony 50mm F1.4 with a length of 43mm, is 26mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 66mm.
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 50mm F1.4 weighs 222g, which means it is 128g (36%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 which has a weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 50mm F1.4 has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 50mm F1.4:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50:
Lens Mounts
The Sony 50mm F1.4 has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is also available in Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
