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Is the lens using focus by wire / electronic coupling of the focus ring?
Asked by: Anonymous
The lens uses electronic coupling for focus.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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The AF on my lens is way off. Manually focusing the produces very sharp image by comparison. I am using it in a Sony A7R II but the camera says micro adjust not available with this lens. Any suggestions? is it true that I can't make an AF micro adjustment to correct this issue?
Asked by: scott
This is an Auto Focus lens that should work very well with the Auto Focus System on the A7RII. If you are having issues with the auto focus please email us at
[email protected] so we can help guide you in the right direction for additional assistance.
Answered by: Joseph P.
Date published: 2018-11-12
We rented this lens for two shoots - video, but ...
We rented this lens for two shoots - video, but also for portraits. Lens bokeh is terrific. However, we had a number of weird problems with autofocus using the A7s. Is this a software issue? I have read that there is a big firmware upgrade coming soon.
Asked by: Paul
This lens is very sharp , sometimes you need to micro adjust lens to your camera body
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-14
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Besides the focal length and minimum aperture difference, what makes this lens better/different than the Sony 55mm?
Asked by: Anonymous
The biggest difference between the two aside from the 5mm less and the maximum aperture is the physical aperture ring. The aperture ring better fits for traditional photographers who are use to older style lenses and film makers for it's declicking and smooth aperture transition. It is also incredibly larger, and yes sharper as well, but really around the center. At 1.8, it's about the same as the 55 1.8 ZA. But for those who want a nice priced 50, I would suggest going to the 55mm 1.8 ZA. If you like the aperture ring on lens or a film maker and of course want a 1/3 stop faster lens for either low light or bigger Bokeh, get the 50 1.4 ZA.
Answered by: Nicholas I.
Date published: 2019-09-22
What's the difference between this the G series ...
What's the difference between this the G series and the GM series? All these lenses are making my head spin!
Asked by: Emmanuel
All Sony "GM", "G", and "Sony-Zeiss" lenses produce higher-quality images with less distortion, chromatic aberration, and vignetting then the standard "consumer-grade" lenses available for Sony E-mount and A-mount cameras.
The "GM" line of lenses are are considered Professional-Quality lenses. Sony "G" and "Sony-Zeiss" lenses are also higher-end lenses. However, they may not have the image quality, and durability as the "GM" series of lenses. I believe the Sony-Zeiss line of lenses were the company's early professional grade lenses for the Sony E-mount and A-mount systems before the "GM" and "G" series lenses were on the market. All of these lenses are high-quality Sony lenses.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2020-01-15
On the lens body, just above the Sony trademark ...
On the lens body, just above the Sony trademark stamp and beneath the aperture ring, there is a small button or something. Can somebody tell me what it is for?
Asked by: Ramin
Thanks for your responses. I actually know about the declick and AF/MF switches. There is a very little bump which I don't know if it is button or not, right between the aperture ring and the lens mount where the Sony trademark is located. I am wondering what that is for? I cannot post a photo here to show you what I am talking about. It is way smaller than the declick and AF/MF switches.
Answered by: Ramin
Date published: 2021-03-25
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Is this lens made in Japan? Or Thailand?
Asked by: Daye Z.
The Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens is manufactured in Thailand.
Answered by: Lawrence C.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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For manual focus, does this lens change focus depending on the speed/acceleration in which the focus is pulled? Or is it constant regardless of the acceleration?
Asked by: Anonymous
The focus is constant.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2019-11-20
