The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW 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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM with a length of 96mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW Size and Weight 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, which means it is 394g (43%) lighter than the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW which has a weight of 910g.
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm F1.4 SDM AW has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono , Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .
