Sony announced a new full-frame Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens for E-mount cameras like the Sony A7sII and A7RII in yet another cooperation with legendary optics maker Zeiss. The new 50mm lens joins the already existing budget 50mm f1.8 E-mount lens ($248) and the very Zeiss-y Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens ($998), which has been a favourite among photography enthusiasts and professionals using the Sony Alpha cameras. The 50mm focal length is a classic length and possibly the most popular used both in the photography world and in video, and at the rate Sony is cranking out new lenses for their E-mount system, I am not surprised at this announcement. It is also important not to confuse this 50mm f1.4 ZA lens with the already existing Sony 50mm f1.4 ZA in Sony Alpha mount. This new lens has a native E-mount for native compatibility with all Sony E-mount cameras and camcorders like the FS7, FS700 and FS5.
Video users rejoice – the new 50mm f1.4 ZA E-mount lens features an actual aperture ring with a click-less/fluid aperture option (with a switch) similar to the Zeiss made integrated zoom lens on my RX10 II (an awesome camera btw).
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA E mount Lens Highlights
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- One AA Element & One Aspherical Element
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
- Ring Drive Super Sonic Wave Motor System
- Physical Aperture Ring; De-Click Switch
- AF/MF Switch; Internal Focus
- Dust- & Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Eleven-Blade Circular Diaphragm
This news lens being a Zeiss lens really, comes with the usual corner-to-corner clinical sharpness and a fast f1.4 aperture for some silky-smooth bokeh in addition to a moisture resistant design. The cutting edge optical design includes high-precision AA (Advanced Aspherical) and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that reduce spherical and chromatic aberration, as well as a Zeiss T* Coating that minimizes flare and ghosting creating the classic Zeiss clarity. Additionally, its Planar design ensures minimal distortion.
The new lens is also equipped with a ring drive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) system, which allows it to efficiently lock focus with speed, precision and in near silence, making it particularly useful for shooting video.
The new FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens is expected to ship in July and cost $1,500 in the US and $1,950 in Canada, or around 1800 Euros in Europe.
Pre-orders open Wed. 13th July 11:00 AM EST at B&H.
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I have the toui zeiss 32mm 1.4, 100 Makro f2 ef mount, Zeiss Distagon 35mm 1.4 and 12mm Touit. ZEISS
lenses are of high quality no doubt, but there is a big problem,
unfortunately I dropped two of them to the ground and bayonet both
ruined. First
problem: if you own a zeiss should know that the technical service
charges 300 $ us for the review, you must add cost of replacement parts
or work done. Second,
there is no store in the world that sells bayonets to zeiss (gear
riding is different between the bayonets of both brands, but you do not
believe me) I searched ebay and constantly amazon a replacement part
without success, why
people Zeiss have told me they do not sell parts separately, so if you
think you will never have an accident, these Zeiss lenses are for you,
but if you buy it cross your fingers that are not will ruin after the warranty expires, go as buying a new one. I
do not come back to buy a zeiss for this reason unless they change
their policies in repair and parts sales like other manufacturers such
as Canon and Nikon.