LensRentals first reported that the Sony Carl Zeiss Plannar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA is a great lens and now DXO is backing it up in their database. I am really glad I invested in this lens, but I wish I spend more time shooting it. DXO wasn’t joking when they say it’s a big lens.
Conclusion
Adding a very fast f/1.4 maximum aperture option to the Sony/Zeiss 50mm lineup will be welcomed by Sony a7 shooters looking for a high-performance, general-use, low-light lens.
Costing $1498, it’s a pretty expensive option, and at 108mm in length and weighing 778g, it’s a fairly bulky bit of glass for use on the smaller Sony mirrorless cameras, too. If you’re after the best results from your a7 series hybrid at 50mm, however, the Zeiss FE 50mm f/1.4 is outstanding, delivering some of the best low-light performance and sharpness possible in this category.
The large manual focus ring, MF/AF switch and physical aperture ring with ‘de-click’ option make it versatile for videographers, and for stills shooters its bright light transmission and SSW motor should facilitate excellent autofocus performance even in low light.
Sony Carl Zeiss Plannar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
via DXO
