As I said in the review intro, how does extremely sharp image quality at f/1.4 from a well-built lens in the ultra-popular 50mm focal length sound? Right, it sounds fantastic. The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens is that lens.

The Sony FE 50mm f1.4 ZA is a very respectable large aperture standard prime lens for Sony's mirrorless bodies. It's very sharp in the center and produces one of the best full-frame corners I've seen. Plus its resistance against flare and glare in adverse contra-light situations is commendable.

Very good resolution and contrast; No coma; Only little longitudinal CA; Very good resistance against flare; glare; and ghosting; Minimal distortions (through lens profile); Weather sealing; De-clickable aperture ring

Visible focus-breathing; Bokeh could be a bit smoother; Large and heavy lens

I bought this expensive lens in March of 2018 only to realize that the autofocus was much slower than it was supposed to be when a friend received a different copy. Dealing with Sony's repair service has been an absolute nightmare. First, the lens was gone for over a month.

The 50mm is perfect for anybody who thinks 85mm is too tight and the 35mm is too wide. The 50 was the focal length used by the most well-known street photographer of all time, Henri Cartier-Bresson. I think its a beautiful focal length. To me, it is the lens that has the most balance in photography.

This high-performance ZEISS® 2" prime lens features a large F1.4 maximum aperture as well as spectacular contrast and resolution throughout every image. The large aperture makes it easier to shoot in low light and, in combination with an 11-blade aperture design, can produce gorgeous bokeh.

I purchased this lens a few weeks ago, I am not sure yet where this lens sits in my collection, too short for my liking in my studio for portrait work, too long for my commercial property work and too heavy in my opinion for street photography although this is where it excels, it has only had a...

This lens is not your ordinary small and lightweight 50mm. It is solid and heavy, but wow, the result is sharp, crisp focus. F1.4 is really beautiful when the subject is near you and the background melts into blur. Love it. I wish they also have 35mm version.

If your serious about quality images, you need to take a close look at this planar 50mm 1.4 lens by Sony/Zeiss. It comes with some amazing features. The build quality alone is fantastic! The IQ is fantastic! The bokeh is fantastic for all you bokeh fans. 50mm is a good all around focal length.

Ever since my purchase (January this year), it has become the Best companion in every photo sessions. Portrait/studio, as well as outside and street shots are just stunning!! Light intake is phenomenal, extremely sharp and well balanced.

Optically and mechanically, the Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA is a very good performer and up there with the best lenses we've tested. Our main reservation about this lens is its price, which is inexplicably high (even for a lens with premium performance).