Fast and Sharp Normal Prime
With its normal perspective, fast maximum aperture, and high-end design, the Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens from Sony is easy to see as a go-to standard optic for full-frame E-mount shooters. The 50mm focal length excels as an all-around field of view, suitable for portraiture, landscapes, and more, and the bright design offers creative depth of field control and low-light performance.
ZEISS Optical Design
- Based on the ZEISS Planar optical concept, this lens uses a design with 12 elements in 9 groups that helps achieve the large maximum aperture of f/1.4 while helping to minimize chromatic aberrations.
- Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers a wealth of control over focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.
- Rounded eleven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
- ZEISS T* anti-reflective coatings have been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections in order to provide greater image clarity, contrast, and color fidelity.
- One Advanced Aspherical (AA) and one aspherical element are incorporated into the optical design for effective control over astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other spherical aberrations.
- One extra-low dispersion element is featured in the lens design to help reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.
Autofocus and Handling
- Ring drive Super Sonic wave Motor autofocus system and internal focus mechanism provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance and also contributes to more natural, intuitive manual focus control.
- AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel for tactile control over focus modes.
- Physical aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications.
- Dust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Specs
Focal Length | 50mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 47° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.48` / 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.15x |
Optical Design | 12 Elements in 9 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 11, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | 72 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (. x L) | 3.29 x 4.25" / 83.5 x 108 mm |
Weight | 27.5 oz / 780 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 2.5 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.6 x 4.9 x 4.7" |
In the Box
- Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens
- Lens Pouch
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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Berti
Friday, 26 January 2024
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Heavy, beautiful photos, well-built.
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Lindsey
Saturday, 27 January 2024
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On a a7riv this lens is incredibly sharp wide open. Chromatic aberrations are there, but rarely to the point where ...
Berti
Friday, 26 January 2024
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Heavy, beautiful photos, well-built.
Tommie
Thursday, 4 January 2024
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Test show this lens is able to resolve the Sony A7R-IV's 61 meg sensor ... which the Sony/Zeiss 55/1.8 is ...
Wally
Friday, 29 December 2023
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This is one of my two go-to portrait lenses. Incredibly sharp and with great focus. Recommend! Worth the price!
Audric
Friday, 29 December 2023
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Very sharp images from this lens, also very well built
Antoni
Saturday, 9 December 2023
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I spent much more time than was necessary in selecting this lens. Ultimately, the three contenders were the 55 mm ...
Charis
Thursday, 7 December 2023
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I love this lens. I wish it had been the first lens I purchased for my sony because I am ...
Shauna
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
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Super sharp as you would expect with Zeiss... de-clickable F-stop with the easy access AF/MF switch. It truly creates a ...