50mm F1.4 ZA SSM

MountSony A
Flange Back44.5 mm
Mount Diameter49.7 mm
SensorFull Frame
Lens TypePrime
Electronic ContactsYes
ManufacturerSony
Release Year2013
Filter Size72 mm Find 72mm filters on eBay

A fast standard prime co-developed with Zeiss (ZA) for the A-mount system, offering an upgrade in optical quality over Sony’s standard 50mm F1.4. It uses Sony’s SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) built into the lens for autofocus.

Compatible Cameras

Native Mount — Sony A Cameras (25)
Via Adapter — L-Mount Cameras (19) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Sony A to L-Mount adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
  • fp (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • fp L (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S1H (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S5II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S5IIX (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S9 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S1RII (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S1II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S1IIE (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX S1R (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • SL (Typ 601) (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • SL2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • SL2-S (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • SL3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • SL3-S (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • SL3-P (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • CL (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
Via Adapter — Four Thirds Cameras (18) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Sony A to Four Thirds adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
  • E-5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX L1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • LUMIX L10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Digilux 3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-300 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-330 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-400 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-410 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-420 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-450 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-500 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-510 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-520 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-600 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-620 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-30 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • E-1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
Via Adapter — Micro Four Thirds Cameras (87) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Sony A to Micro Four Thirds adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
Via Adapter — Fujifilm G Cameras (8) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Sony A to Fujifilm G adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
  • GFX ETERNA 55 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX 50S (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX 50R (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX100 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX100S (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX50S II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX100 II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX100S II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
Via Adapter — Fujifilm X Cameras (36) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Sony A to Fujifilm X adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
  • X-S10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-S20 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T4 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T20 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T30 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T30 II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T30 III (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T50 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T100 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T200 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-H1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-H2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-H2S (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-M1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-M5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A7 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A20 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-Pro1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-Pro2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-Pro3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E2S (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E4 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
Via Adapter — Nikon Z Cameras (15) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Sony A to Nikon Z adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
  • Z6II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z7II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z9 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z8 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Zf (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z6III (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z5II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • ZR (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z50 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Zfc (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z30 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z50II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z6 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z7 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
Via Adapter — Sony E Cameras (45) · Official adapters: LA-EA5, LA-EA2, LA-EA4, LA-EA3, LA-EA1
Adapters for Sony A lenses on Sony E cameras:
  • LA-EA5 Official
    AF with built-in-motor lenses: Supported; with screw-drive lenses: Selected cameras only — AF-S only on some older bodies with SSM/SAM lenses
  • LA-EA2 Official
    AF with built-in-motor lenses: Selected cameras only; with screw-drive lenses: Selected cameras only — APS-C crop on full-frame bodies
  • LA-EA4 Official
    AF with built-in-motor lenses: Selected cameras only; with screw-drive lenses: Selected cameras only — No AF with the 500mm F8 Reflex
  • LA-EA3 Official
    AF with built-in-motor lenses: Supported; with screw-drive lenses: Not supported (manual focus) — AF-S only on some older bodies
  • LA-EA1 Official
    AF with built-in-motor lenses: Supported with limitations; with screw-drive lenses: Not supported (manual focus) — APS-C crop on full-frame bodies; AF-S only on many bodies
  • Alpha 7R VI (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • ZV-E10 II (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • ZV-E10 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-3 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-5 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-C3 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-5N (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-7 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-F3 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-6 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-5R (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-3N (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • NEX-5T (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 5000 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 5100 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 6000 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7 IV (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7 III (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7 II (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7S III (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7S II (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7S (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7C II (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7CR (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7C (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • ZV-E1 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 6700 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 6600 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 6500 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 6400 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 6300 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 1 II (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 1 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 9 III (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 9 II (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 9 (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7R V (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7R IV (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7R IV A (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7R III (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7R III A (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7R II (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7R (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA2 / LA-EA4 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
  • Alpha 7 V (AF with LA-EA5 / LA-EA3 / LA-EA1)
Via Adapter — Canon RF Cameras (17) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Sony A to Canon RF adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
  • EOS R (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS Ra (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS RP (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R100 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R50 V (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R50 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R8 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R7 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R6 V (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R6 Mark III (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R6 Mark II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R6 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R5 Mark II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS R5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
Via Adapter — Canon EF-M Cameras (11) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Sony A to Canon EF-M adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
  • EOS M50 Mark II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M50 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M200 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M100 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M6 Mark II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M6 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • EOS M (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
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