The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 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. Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM with a length of 72mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 also has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM's 81mm 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, which means it is 882g (63%) lighter than the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 which has a weight of 1400g.
Filter Threads
The Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a 95mm 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 CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50's widest aperture value is
F2.8.