Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GMvsSony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

50mm / F1.4

FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*

50mm / F1.4

Which to choose

When the FE 50mm F1.4 GM suits you better

  • Weight262g lighter, so easier to carry
  • Close focusFocuses as close as 38cm

When the FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T* suits you better

No standout advantage in this comparison.

These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.

Size compared

← Mount
  • FE 50mm F1.4 GM96mm long × 80.6mm diameter
  • FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*108mm long × 83.5mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM compared with Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSony FE 50mm F1.4 GMSony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*Difference
Focal length (wide)50mm50mm
Focal length (tele)50mm50mm
Max aperture (wide)F1.4F1.4
Max aperture (tele)F1.4F1.4
Min apertureF16F16
Min focus distance38cm45cm−0.07m
Max magnification0.16×0.15×+0.01x
Aperture blades11blades11blades
Weight516g778g−262g
Length96mm108mm−12mm
Diameter80.6mm83.5mm−2.9mm
Filter size67mm72mm−5mm
Released20232016+7year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingYesYes
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as FE 50mm F1.4 GM relative to FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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FE 50mm F1.4 GM

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FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*

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