Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony FE 35mm F1.8

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

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SEL35F18F
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Release Year 2010 2019
Release Date 2010-07-27 2019-07-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 648 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Linear Motor
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 22 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,24
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 aspherical element
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 66 mm
Length 52 mm 73 mm
Weight 170 gr 280 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALCSH159
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A