Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS.

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SEL35F18
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Release Year 2010 2012
Release Date 2010-07-27 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 423 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,15
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Focal Length 35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 63 mm
Length 52 mm 45 mm
Weight 170 gr 155 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH112
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A