DxOmark tested the [shoplink 54823]Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 FE lens[/shoplink] and unsurprisingly it is the sharpest lens in the 50mm FE range:
If it’s outstanding low-light performance, first-class sharpness at very wide apertures, and snappy autofocus that you desire in an FE-mount 50mm lens, the Zeiss FE 50mm f/1.4 is unrivaled and an excellent choice for the discerning Sony a7 series owner.
Highlights
- Outstanding sharpness
- Excellent light transmission
- SSW autofocus motor
- Wide f/1.4 maximum aperture
- AF/MF switch and large manual focus ring
- Physical aperture ring with “de-click” option for video
Drawbacks
- Heavy vignetting at f/1.4
- Big and heavy
But still, the 55mm FE scores a tiny better result at DxO. It’s just as sharp and costs much less.
If you don’t need that extra speed or de-click option go for the 55mm lens!
Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 FE at [shopcountry 54824]
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 FE at [shopcountry 54823]