Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6.
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Product |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Name | Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM | Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL50F18 | SAL16105 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Release Year | 2009 | 2007 |
Release Date | 2009-05-18 | 2007-09-06 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
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 DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Micro Motor | Screw drive from camera |
Focus Method | No information | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 34 cm | 40 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,2 | 0,23 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 16 mm F5,6 at 105 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 ED glass element 2 aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 16-105 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
89 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 DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 70 mm | 72 mm |
Length | 45 mm | 83 mm |
Weight | 170 gr | 470 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH105 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |