Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4

The Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 is very sharp from edge-to-edge, but it shows some distortion and is on the expensive side.

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Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f 1
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MSRP: $1,498.00

Product details

  • A new optical design for top-end image quality
  • Quiet and smooth AF operation thanks to SSM Dust and drip resistant design High-grade metal body Superior Large-Aperture Performance
  • Dust and drip resistant design
  • High-grade metal body
  • Superior Large-Aperture Performance

PROS

+ Impressively sharp.
+ Excellent depth of field control.
+ Captures a ton of light.
+ Great build quality.

CONS

- Some barrel distortion.
- Big.
- Expensive.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on December 10, 2013
The Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 is very sharp from edge-to-edge, but it shows some distortion and is on the expensive side.
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