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?
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.
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 | |
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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 |