Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA (SEL50F14Z)

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens (SEL50F14Z)

Overview: The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA (SEL50F14Z) is a premium standard prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. As part of Sony’s Zeiss (ZA) series, this lens delivers exceptional optical performance, sharpness, and beautiful bokeh, making it an ideal choice for portrait, street, and low-light photography. With its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, it excels in various lighting conditions while providing creative control over depth of field.

Key Features:

• Classic 50mm Focal Length: The 50mm focal length provides a natural perspective that closely resembles human vision, making it a versatile choice for various photography styles, including portraits, landscapes, and street photography.

• Fast f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: The f/1.4 maximum aperture allows for excellent low-light performance, enabling faster shutter speeds and greater creative control over depth of field. This aperture also produces stunning background blur (bokeh), isolating subjects beautifully.

• Premium Zeiss Optical Design: The lens features advanced optical construction with 11 elements in 8 groups, including aspherical elements to minimize distortion and improve sharpness. The lens is designed to deliver exceptional clarity and contrast throughout the frame.

• Superb Bokeh: The 9-blade circular aperture enhances the quality of out-of-focus areas, resulting in smooth, pleasing bokeh that complements portrait and artistic photography.

• Fast and Accurate Autofocus: Equipped with a linear motor, the lens offers fast and precise autofocus performance, making it ideal for both stills and video applications. The lens's internal focusing mechanism ensures that the overall length remains constant during focusing.

• Robust and Weather-Sealed Design: The dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures durability and reliability, making the lens suitable for use in challenging outdoor conditions.

• Focus Hold Button & AF/MF Switch: The lens features a focus hold button that allows you to lock focus on a subject quickly, while the AF/MF switch enables easy switching between autofocus and manual focus.

• Nano AR Coating: Sony’s Nano AR Coating minimizes reflections, flare, and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity in challenging lighting situations.

Specifications:

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Mount: Sony E-mount
• Format Compatibility: Full-frame and APS-C (75mm equivalent on APS-C)
• Optical Design: 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48 feet (0.45 meters)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.14x
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Image Stabilization: No
• Filter Size: 67mm
• Dimensions: 3.07 x 3.23 inches (77 x 82 mm)
• Weight: 16.93 oz (480g)

Included in the Box:

• Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens (SEL50F14Z)
• Lens hood (ALC-SH150)
• Front lens cap (ALC-F67S)
• Rear lens cap (ALC-R1EM)
• Soft carrying case
• Warranty information

The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens is an exceptional choice for photographers looking for a high-quality standard prime lens that offers outstanding optical performance and versatility. Its fast aperture, coupled with premium Zeiss optics, makes it perfect for capturing stunning images in a variety of settings, from low-light conditions to creative portraits. Whether you are a professional or an enthusiast, this lens will elevate your photography to new heights