Zeiss
Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Zeiss
50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef.
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f.
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the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,283
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$400
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,495
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Summarit 50mm f/2.5 vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef.

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