Zeiss Ultra Prime 50mm T1.9 vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Zeiss Ultra Prime 50mm T1.9 vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
When comparing Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Zeiss Ultra Prime 50mm T1.9, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 compared to the 1.9 aperture of Zeiss Ultra Prime 50mm T1.9. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Zeiss Ultra Prime 50mm T1.9 and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM:
| Zeiss Ultra Prime 50mm T1.9 | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | |
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| Brand | Zeiss | Sony |
| Weight | Missing | 516 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Missing | 38 cm |
| Type | Missing | Prime |
| Aperture Range | Missing | 1.4 - 16 |
| Filter Thread Diameter | Missing | 67 |
| Aperture Blades | Missing | 11 |
| Lens Groups | Missing | 11 |
| Lens Elements | Missing | 14 |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Autofocus | Missing | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | Yes |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | Yes |