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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens Compared to the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2016 | 2013 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 12/9 | 7/5 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 47° | 42.9° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 27.5 oz (778g) | 9.9 oz (281g) |
| Actual Weight | 27.4 oz (776.2g) | 9.9 oz (280g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.2 oz (33.1g) | 1.4 oz (40g) |
| In-Use Weight | 28.6 oz (809.3g) | 11.3 oz (320g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.29 x 4.25” (83.5 x 108mm) | 2.54 x 2.78” (64.4 x 70.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.24 x 4.43” (82 x 112.5mm) | 2.54 x 3.01” (64.5 x 76.4mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.43” (112.5mm) | 3.01” (76.4mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.62 x 2.26” (92 x 57.3mm) | 3.02 x 2.09” (76.8 x 53.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.55 - 6.55” (166.4 - 166.4mm) | 4.96 - 4.96” (126.1 - 126.1mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.31” (33.3mm) | 0.81” (20.7mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 49mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | RDSSM | SSM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 160° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 17.72” (450mm) | 19.69” (500mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.18” (284mm) | 18.98” (482mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x | 0.14x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH143 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH131 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Pouch | Y / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.89' | 55mm = 6.34' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1794mm | 55mm = 1932mm |
| Review | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Lens |
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