Sony has announced the release of its new Planar T FE 50mm F1.4 ZA prime lens.
This full-frame lens features an 11-blade aperture for circular out-of-focus highlights, Advanced Aspherical and ED lens elements and Zeiss' T coating to minimise flare and ghosting. Sony says that the lens' Planar design minimises distortion.
The lens also features an aperture ring with an adjustable ON/OFF switch, an AF/MF focus mode switch, and a dust and moisture resistant design. Weight is 778g (1.72 lb).
Sony says 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 movies.
The new FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens will be available this month at a price of $1500 US.
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA specifications
Lens type - Prime lens
Max Format size 35mm FF
Focal length 50 mm
Image stabilization No
Lens mount Sony FE
Aperture - Maximum aperture F1.4 Minimum aperture F16
Aperture ring Yes
Number of diaphragm blades 11
Optics - Elements 12, Groups 9
Special elements / coatings 2 aspherical + 1 ED element + Zeiss T* coating
Minimum focus 0.45 m (17.72″)
Maximum magnification 0.15×
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full time manual Yes
Focus method Internal
Distance scale No
DoF scale No
Weight 778 g (1.72 lb)
Diameter 84 mm (3.29″)
Length 108 mm (4.25″)
Sealing Yes
Colour Black
Filter thread 72.0 mm
Hood supplied Yes
Hood product code ALC-SH143