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Zeiss Carl Makro-Planar T 250 vs Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 250 vs Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 Top Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • Weight: 530g.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 88mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.24m
  • Max Magnification:0.5x

Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 250

Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Top Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format:
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • Weight: 220g.
  • Diameter: 64mm
  • Length: 38mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x

Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4

Our Winner: Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 250 over Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4

Minimum Focus Distance 0.24m vs 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.5x vs 0.15x

Pros Of Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4 over Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 250
Max Aperture – Wide 1.4 vs 2
Max Aperture – Tele 1.4 vs 2
Diaphgragm Blades 8 vs
Autofocus Yes vs No
Weight 220g vs 530g
Diameter 64mm vs 72mm
Length 38mm vs 88mm
Filter Thread 49mm vs 67mm

Cons Of Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 250 and Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4
Image Stabilization No vs No
Weather Sealing No vs No

Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 vs Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.
General Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 Pentax FA 50mm F1.4
Brand Zeiss Pentax
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Macro Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Pentax KAF Pentax KAF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 50mm 50mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Unknown Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.0 F1.4
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown 8
Optics
Optical Elements 8 7
Optical Groups 6 6
Special Elements unknown unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.24m 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.5X 0.15X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type None Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown Unit
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 530g 220g
Diameter 72mm 64mm
Length 88mm 38mm
Materials metal barrel, metal mount Unknown
Weather Sealing Unknown Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm 49mm
Filter Notes – Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code Unknown PH-SA49
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories – –
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