Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F18 SAL2470Z2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2009 2015
Release Date 2009-05-18 2015-08-23
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Ring-type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 34 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,25
Aperture
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating
Focal Length
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 50 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
46 mm
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 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 45 mm 111 mm
Weight 170 gr 974 gr
Other
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A