The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ 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. Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 with a length of 69mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ's 64mm 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 FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ weighs 281g, which means it is 69g (19%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 which has a weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ has a filter size of 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ has the Sony E 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 FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
82.5mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm.
