Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
When comparing Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM 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 Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM which weighs 524 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA which weighs 778 g.
Winner: Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
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, Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 27 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 45 cm for Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA.
Winner: Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
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 Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM:
| Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA | Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Zeiss | Sony |
| Weight | 778 g | 524 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 27 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 72 | Missing |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 83.5 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Missing | Yes |