Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM vs Sony 50mm F1.4

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM and Sony 50mm F1.4.

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Product
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Name Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Sony 50mm F1.4
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18135 SAL50F14
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Release Year 2012 2006
Release Date 2012-06-17 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 348 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,15
Aperture
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspheric elements, 1 extra-low dispersion glass element No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Focal Length 18-135 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 66 mm
Length 86 mm 43 mm
Weight 398 gr 222 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 50mm F1.4
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0008 SH0011
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A