Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZA SSM
Sony Feb 2013
Sony Full frame

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZA SSM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony A, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It weighs 518 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2013. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This standard prime lens features a f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, low-light. The optical design incorporates 8 elements / 5 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.4
Aperture
50mm
Focal
518 g
Weight
Feb 2013
Released
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Good for portraitlow-light
Street Documentary Everyday
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
8 elements / 5 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.45 m (17.72 inches)
Filter size
72 mm
Lens mount
Sony A
Dimensions
81 x 71.5 mm
Weight
518 g (18.27 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.5% of the frame width

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