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 Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM with a length of 72mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 81mm.
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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM weighs 516g, 0% (2g) lighter than the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM's weight of 518g.
Filter Threads
The Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
