Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E
Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E
When comparing Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E and Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA which weighs 778 g, compared to the loser Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E which weighs 1800 g.
Winner: Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 45 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 170 cm for Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E.
Winner: Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E:
| Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA | Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Zeiss | Sigma |
| Weight | 778 g | 1800 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 170 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 72 | 105 |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 83.5 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sigma Optical Stabilizer (OS) |