Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM
Optical design
Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.Physical characteristics
Weights 518 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 72 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM purchase historyTrending down 4.6%/mo
Prices have been easing around 4.6% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $296.00.
Best deals
147 of 287 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $296.00 fair value.
- Aug 10, 2025$72.00$-224.00 / typical
- Aug 1, 2025$74.00$-222.00 / typical
- Jun 19, 2025$82.00$-214.00 / typical
- Jun 11, 2025$86.00$-210.00 / typical
- Jun 3, 2025$93.00$-203.00 / typical
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Can’t go wrong with the Sony/Zeiss lenses I have several Sony/Zeiss lenses.....all “A” mount..... I own the 50mm F1.4 T* prime...the Sony/Zeiss 85mm f1.4 T* prime...the Sony/Zeiss 24mm-70 F2.8 SSM T* zoom...and an APS_C Sony/Zeiss 16 to,80mm F3.5/4.5 T* zoom...they are all outstanding performers, built well, and great Image makers...all exhibiting those famous Zeiss colors and contrast. My favorite,of them all is the 50mm “normal” ...outstandingmsharpness, even wide open. My A99 full frame camera body mates well with all the lenses...and my A77 body works with all of them using the 1.5 crop factor.
Fantastic lens - highly recommended. There is simply no comparison with the smaller and cheaper Sony/Minolta 50/1.4. The images are as if three dimensional even wide open. If one needs a high speed 50mm, than there is no contest. That said, if you can live with f2.8, than the Sony/Minolta 50mm/2.8 macro produces similarly great images at a fraction of the cost of the Zeiss.
Excellent glass with a beautiful painting .... Should CZ manufactures manual focus lens Sony A-mount, could my collection contains some of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM?
Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.4/22, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 518g.
What mount is the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM compatible with?
Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM uses a Minolta A, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM typically sells for around $72.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM a good lens?
Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 12 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM?
Similar lenses include Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4, Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 (RS), Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (RS).