Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony 50mm F1.4

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony 50mm F1.4.

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Product
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Name Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Sony 50mm F1.4
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18250 SAL50F14
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date 2007-09-05 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,15
Aperture
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Focal Length 18-250 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 232 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 66 mm
Length 86 mm 43 mm
Weight 440 gr 222 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 50mm F1.4
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH104 SH0011
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A