50mm F1.4 | SAL50F14
50mm F1.4 | SAL50F14
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Sony Single Focus Lens 50mm F1.4 SAL50F14 Full Size Correspondence
50mm F1.4 | SAL50F14
50mm F1.4 | SAL50F14
Last updated at 09/06/2026 20:23:56
Sony ZEISS Planar T 50mm f/1.4 SSM Lens
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Us Stock N Mint Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm F/1.4 Za Ssm For Sony A Mount
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Sony Planar T 50mm F/1.4 Za Ssm Sal50f14z (sony/minolta A) 270
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I think everybody knows that Sony always has made the best lenses better than Canon and Nikon. Sony's lenses are just superior to anything else.I have used this for a while now. And the build quality. It feels like it weighs a ton. It's just so superior I love this lens.I'm actually going to buy the 20mm 1.8 this week also.Buy this lens you won't be sorry. This is just amazing, A to Sony again.Just a side note, always use polarizer that's made of brass, not cheap aluminum.I hope this helps you make your purchase
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
TL;DR - Tack sharp images, buttery bokeh and fast focus.I really like the size and weight, it's right in line with the 24 and 35 GM. My previous 50 1.4 was a tank and really made the camera feel unbalanced. It's one of those things you just deal with in your quest for better photos until you get the same quality without the hassle, then there is no turning back. It may only have two focus motors, but I've not felt that it is slow or should have 4 motors like the 1.2. In fact, my keeper rate has increased dramatically. With my previous 1.4 lens I would have 1-2 out of every 10 images with missed focus. This new GM lens has moved the goal post andnow it's more like 1 miss out of every 25 images. I've actually had a shoot with zero missed focus shots from this ... MoreTL;DR - Tack sharp images, buttery bokeh and fast focus.I really like the size and weight, it's right in line with the 24 and 35 GM. My previous 50 1.4 was a tank and really made the camera feel unbalanced. It's one of those things you just deal with in your quest for better photos until you get the same quality without the hassle, then there is no turning back. It may only have two focus motors, but I've not felt that it is slow or should have 4 motors like the 1.2. In fact, my keeper rate has increased dramatically. With my previous 1.4 lens I would have 1-2 out of every 10 images with missed focus. This new GM lens has moved the goal post andnow it's more like 1 miss out of every 25 images. I've actually had a shoot with zero missed focus shots from this lens, just awesome.A YouTuber quoted this as the Goldilocks lens that will be just right for most photographers and I believe he is right.It allows you to step into a 50mm GM lens but not pay the premium price that comes with the 1.2 version. If youare considering this lens as an upgrade to an existing 50mm or possibly as a first prime just do it. :) Get this one and you won't be disappointed. Attached are some prom photos shot at 1.4 for reference.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
This is the first GM I own, and I'm in LOVE with it. I own 24-105G and 50.4GM. I use the zoom lens for travel all in one, and 50 for portrait. The aperture is incredible. I can literally do portrait shooting indoor without any special lighting equipment. I've compared 50.2 and 50.4 A LOT before purchasing the product and I hardly could tell the difference between the two. One stop aperture is not significant.
Sony ZEISS Planar T 50mm f/1.4 SSM Lens
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Us Stock N Mint Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm F/1.4 Za Ssm For Sony A Mount
Delivery $62.56
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Sony Planar T 50mm F/1.4 Za Ssm Sal50f14z (sony/minolta A) 270
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I think everybody knows that Sony always has made the best lenses better than Canon and Nikon. Sony's lenses are just superior to anything else.I have used this for a while now. And the build quality. It feels like it weighs a ton. It's just so superior I love this lens.I'm actually going to buy the 20mm 1.8 this week also.Buy this lens you won't be sorry. This is just amazing, A to Sony again.Just a side note, always use polarizer that's made of brass, not cheap aluminum.I hope this helps you make your purchase
TL;DR - Tack sharp images, buttery bokeh and fast focus.I really like the size and weight, it's right in line with the 24 and 35 GM. My previous 50 1.4 was a tank and really made the camera feel unbalanced. It's one of those things you just deal with in your quest for better photos until you get the same quality without the hassle, then there is no turning back. It may only have two focus motors, but I've not felt that it is slow or should have 4 motors like the 1.2. In fact, my keeper rate has increased dramatically. With my previous 1.4 lens I would have 1-2 out of every 10 images with missed focus. This new GM lens has moved the goal post andnow it's more like 1 miss out of every 25 images. I've actually had a shoot with zero missed focus shots from this ... MoreTL;DR - Tack sharp images, buttery bokeh and fast focus.I really like the size and weight, it's right in line with the 24 and 35 GM. My previous 50 1.4 was a tank and really made the camera feel unbalanced. It's one of those things you just deal with in your quest for better photos until you get the same quality without the hassle, then there is no turning back. It may only have two focus motors, but I've not felt that it is slow or should have 4 motors like the 1.2. In fact, my keeper rate has increased dramatically. With my previous 1.4 lens I would have 1-2 out of every 10 images with missed focus. This new GM lens has moved the goal post andnow it's more like 1 miss out of every 25 images. I've actually had a shoot with zero missed focus shots from this lens, just awesome.A YouTuber quoted this as the Goldilocks lens that will be just right for most photographers and I believe he is right.It allows you to step into a 50mm GM lens but not pay the premium price that comes with the 1.2 version. If youare considering this lens as an upgrade to an existing 50mm or possibly as a first prime just do it. :) Get this one and you won't be disappointed. Attached are some prom photos shot at 1.4 for reference.
This is the first GM I own, and I'm in LOVE with it. I own 24-105G and 50.4GM. I use the zoom lens for travel all in one, and 50 for portrait. The aperture is incredible. I can literally do portrait shooting indoor without any special lighting equipment. I've compared 50.2 and 50.4 A LOT before purchasing the product and I hardly could tell the difference between the two. One stop aperture is not significant.
At 1.1 lbs./516g, this fast lens is relatively light and balances very nicely on my Sony A7R IV. Wide open at f1.4, sharpness and contrast are excellent from the center through the midpoints while only falling off slightly in the corners. Full sensor resolution, including the corners, then gradually increase step by step until the optimum range of f5.6-f11, only falling off afterwards due to diffraction. Attached is a downsized (due to B&H requirements) chart showing my resolution tests with 100% crops of the top left corner, mid top left, center, mid top right and top right corner comparing f1.4 to f5.6.I have no complaints about this lens. For everyday images, including landscapes, street photography, small groups of people, vacations, it just makes it very hard ... MoreAt 1.1 lbs./516g, this fast lens is relatively light and balances very nicely on my Sony A7R IV. Wide open at f1.4, sharpness and contrast are excellent from the center through the midpoints while only falling off slightly in the corners. Full sensor resolution, including the corners, then gradually increase step by step until the optimum range of f5.6-f11, only falling off afterwards due to diffraction. Attached is a downsized (due to B&H requirements) chart showing my resolution tests with 100% crops of the top left corner, mid top left, center, mid top right and top right corner comparing f1.4 to f5.6.I have no complaints about this lens. For everyday images, including landscapes, street photography, small groups of people, vacations, it just makes it very hard to take a bad picture with it. In most cases it also works very well in the studio for or larger portraits. A small drawback however due to its sharpness can be in headshots where the rendering in some cases, particularly for females, can be a little too clinical. But not really too bad at all since that can easily be taken care of in Photoshop.I've waited a long time to add a 50mm normal lens to my Sony kit. After using this lens for two weeks, I'm glad I waited.
I have been using this lens as my primary lens for everything for the majority of 2023. 50mm has always been my go-to focal length. It can handle just about any situation, from events to portraits, and even landscapes. This lens is on my camera for nearly all portrait sessions and most any job. I only occasionally switch to my 24mm for wider angle when needed at events. Otherwise, this 50mm f/1.4 GM can handle anything and everything! Build quality is fantastic and autofocus could simply not be any quicker or more accurate. Highly recommend!
Although this is a "modern" lens, it has no in lens motor, so relies on the screw drive from the camera. Focus is however fairly rapid and perfectly usable as not noisy.Being a smooth surface, it attracts no dust to any grip areas and the hood goes on easily and feels solid once engaged.The quality at f1.4 is acceptable, but sharpness improves at f2.8 in both the centre and corners. Compared to the Zeiss SSM lens, it it far more compact and a lot lighter, but certainly not as sharp. The bonus is that this lens costs about one third of the cost of the Zeiss.Recommended for A-mount users of full frame cameras, such as the A99, as a general walkabout lens.
This lens is awe-inspiringly good. It is blisteringly sharp wide-open, and only gets better stopped down. I almost can't believe the amount of detail captured by this lens! The bokeh is smooth and dreamy. The contrast is perfect. Autofocus is fast and responsive. And there's a total lack of any artifacts like chromatic aberration, strong vignetting, etc.For reference, I own three other GM lenses - the 85mm f1.4, 35mm f1.4, and 14mm f1.8 - all of which are stellar. But even in comparison with them, this lens feels slightly more refined. It just oozes quality in every way. I also have the Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4, which has its own strengths (wonderful image character, very sharp in the center of the frame, small size and light weight compared to Sony lenses), but ... MoreThis lens is awe-inspiringly good. It is blisteringly sharp wide-open, and only gets better stopped down. I almost can't believe the amount of detail captured by this lens! The bokeh is smooth and dreamy. The contrast is perfect. Autofocus is fast and responsive. And there's a total lack of any artifacts like chromatic aberration, strong vignetting, etc.For reference, I own three other GM lenses - the 85mm f1.4, 35mm f1.4, and 14mm f1.8 - all of which are stellar. But even in comparison with them, this lens feels slightly more refined. It just oozes quality in every way. I also have the Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4, which has its own strengths (wonderful image character, very sharp in the center of the frame, small size and light weight compared to Sony lenses), but can't compete on a general optical level with this Sony masterpiece.Before buying this, I considered the Sony GM 50mm f1.4, which is smaller and cheaper. While an amazing lens itself, I concluded that the f1.2 lens was arguably better, for a few reasons: 1) the f1.2 aperture really does produce a more dreamy look than the f1.4 lens in my opinion, and is also useful in low light situations; 2) I prefer the moderate contrast of this lens versus the more contrasty, punchy look of the f1.4; and 3) I simply get the impression that this lens is slightly better in a number of ways than the f1.4 - sharpness, flaring, autofocus speed among them. All in all, I don't think you can go wrong with either lens, but while a lighter lens is welcome and it's always nice to save money, I can't help but think that the f1.2 is the overall better lens.Anyway, if you can afford it and have a love for the 50mm focal length, then you can't go wrong with this lens, it's surely one of the greatest 50mm lenses ever made and a wonderful tool in your photography arsenal.
Sony does it again with another stellar 50mm! It's size, rendering, and autofocus are next level. My collection of sony glass keeps growing.The 40mm, 70 -200mm, and now the 50mm f/1.4. I bought the fifty to shoot more at night with my A1. I tend to use my sony gear more and more vs Leica SL2S. Sony really just nailed it period. Also I'm blown away at how compact and light my gear is including this new 50mm just feels right!
I bought this lens to go with a Sony A7CR to use mainly for travel, scouting, and everyday shooting. I was blown away by the sharpness and color rendering of this lens. I like having the aperture ring on the lens. The build quality is excellent - it feels like pro-level gear, as it should.I look forward to trying more GM prime lenses in the future.
I love this lens, and am starting to favor the focal length the more I use it. I did some test shots side by side with it on my Sony A7CR and my Canon R5 with an RF 28-70mm f2.8 set at 50mm and same aperture settings. Granted it was comparing a prime against a zoom and with a higher resolution sensor, but the difference in sharpness of the eyes on my test subject was very obvious and astounding.Build quality is excellent and I like that there is an option of aperture setting on the lens. It goes well with my set up and will probably purchase more G Master prime lenses in the future.
