Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM.

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Product
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Name Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F18 SAL35F18
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Release Year 2009 2010
Release Date 2009-05-18 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 34 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,2
Aperture
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Focal Length 50 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 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 70 mm
Length 45 mm 52 mm
Weight 170 gr 170 gr
Other
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 49 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Not Included No information
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A