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 |