SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) vs Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) vs Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
When comparing Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) which weighs 535 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA which weighs 778 g.
Winner: SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E)
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.
Specifications
Full specifications table of SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) and Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA:
| SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) | Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA | |
 |  | |
| Brand | SLR Magic | Zeiss |
| Weight | 535 g | 778 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 45 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 72 |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | Missing | 83.5 mm |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |