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Key Features
- A-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
Setting the standard as Sony's flagship normal lens for full-frame A-mount cameras, the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM Lens delivers outstanding image quality along with excellent handling and performance. Using a Planar design, this lens is able to offer a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 for shallow depth of field, while two aspherical elements and Zeiss' T* coating ensure contrasty, aberration-free imagery. It also features an SSM AF system for fast, quiet focusing and has a focus hold button for more tactile control over operation. The 50mm's lens barrel is of the highest quality as well, sporting dust and moisture resistance while a nine-blade circular diaphragm helps users capture images with smooth bokeh.
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Can I mount and use this lens on a Nikon D800? Is there and adaptor?
This lens is not compatible with a Nikon DSLR. There is one adapter we carry that would allow it to be mounted on the camera, however there is no electronic communication between the camera and lens, therefore there would not be any ability to adjust the aperture, nor autofocus nor confirm manual focus. Zeiss does make several lenses for the Nikon F mount however that you could consider. See the following link for options:http://bhpho.to/1idhS3g
Date published: 2018-08-28
Is this compatible with the Minolta Maxxum 9?
Is this compatible with the Minolta Maxxum 9?
When Sony bought Minolta, it kept the A mount exactly the same. While we have not heard of this lens being used on a Maxxum 9, we see no reason it will not mount. Auto focus performance is unknown. You have a 30 day return policy with B&H.
Date published: 2019-04-30
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Can this lens be used on the Sony a7 with complete autofocus and automatic connection to the camera?
You can use this lens with any Sony E-Mount, va Sony LAEA-4... All functionality except Eye-Auto Focus in Sony A7R II (just for lenses Sony FE, like: 55 f/.1.8, 35 f/. 1.4 etc. I prefer all Sony A-Mount, because they are able to use with my Hasselblad HV (Sony A99) and my Sony A7R II... I just use a Sony 55 f/. 1.8, but I'm sure that Sony 50 f/. 1.4 it's terrific! If you don't have any A-Mount camera, you have to buy the Sony 55!
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Can I use this lens with my canon 5D Mark III?
The FotodioX Pro Lens Mount Adapter for Sony A Lens to Canon EF-Mount Camera with Dandelion Focus Confirmation Chip, B&H # FOPCECASA, would allow you to use the Sony 50mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* ZA Lens on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR camera. However, do note that while the Dandelion Chip enables use of EOS DSLRs' focus confirmation feature, the adapter does not maintain automatic lens control between the camera and lens; aperture priority or manual shooting modes should be used, as well as stop-down metering for exposure control.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Will this lens work with Sony a6000? If not, what would you suggest with the same specs?
Sony Alpha mount series cameras will accept A mount lens. It is a great lens and shoots very well for portraits.
Date published: 2018-08-28
Can you use this lens on the SONY a7r4?
Can you use this lens on the SONY a7r4?
This is an A mount lens, not an E mount. You will need a lens adapter to use it. The Sony LAEA3 will allow use of this lens on your camera. Click the link below to view;
https://bhpho.to/2sV38Wy
Date published: 2020-01-23
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Is this an anamorphic lens?
No, the Sony 50mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* ZA Lens is not an anamorphic lens.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Is it useful with sony a6500 without any adapter? Thanks
Hi there! This lens will only work with ILCE-6500 using a mount adaptor. -Jerome
Date published: 2018-08-28