The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA 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 Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 71mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro's 71mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 F2.8 Macro weighs 236g, which means it is 542g (69%) lighter than the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA which has a weight of 778g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro and the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA's widest aperture value is
F1.4.