Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II vs Sony 50mm F1.4

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and Sony 50mm F1.4.

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Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Name Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Sony 50mm F1.4
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18552 SAL50F14
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Release Year 2013 2006
Release Date 2013-02-20 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micromotor Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,34 0,15
Aperture
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
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 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Focal Length 18-55 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 37 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 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 66 mm
Length 69 mm 43 mm
Weight 222 gr 222 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 50mm F1.4
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH108 SH0011
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A