Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic
Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic
When comparing Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic and Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 compared to the 2.9 aperture of Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
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.
2. Anamorphic Comparison
Winner: Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
3. Stabilization Comparison
Neither Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA or Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic feature built-in image stabilization.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding image stabilization: When a lens features built-in stabilization, it will actively help you hold the image steady by adjusting the optical elements inside the lens to compensate for movements. Do remember that lens stabilization is not required, but it may be suitable depending on your specific needs.
4. Autofocus Comparison
In regards to autofocus, the winner is Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA since the other lens in this comparison, the Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic does not have autofocus at all — it is a manual focus lens.
Winner: Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic:
| Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA | Blazar 50mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Zeiss | Blazar |
| Weight | 778 g | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Missing |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Anamorphic | No | Yes |
| Anamorphic Squeeze Factor | Missing | 1.8 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 45 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Missing |
| Aperture Range | 1.4 - 16 | Missing |
| Filter Thread Diameter | 72 | Missing |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 83.5 mm | Missing |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | Missing |
| Lens Groups | 9 | Missing |
| Lens Elements | 12 | Missing |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Autofocus | Evet | Hayır |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | No |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Missing | No |