Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T*
85mm f/1.4 *
 vs
Sony
100mm f/2.8 Macro

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 85mm f/1.4 *
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 * captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly shorter 81 mm vs 99 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 100 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * Learn more about
the Sony 85mm f/1.4 *

Reasons to consider the Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:7.6 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 7.5x larger in your photo
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 100mm f/2.8 Macro goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Cheaper $748.00 vs $1,698.00
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 The best price we've seen is $950 cheaper (2.3x less)
Slightly better telephoto 100 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Learn more about
the Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$143
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$423
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$269
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Portrait lens

$273
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Wide angle lens

$700
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Zeiss 85mm f/2 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 85mm f/2 ZM Leica-m

Low light lens

$3,350
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/2 ZM Leica-m vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$499
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Magnification Much less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Sony-alpha

Portrait lens

$769
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Macro lens

$173
Min focal length Better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro

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