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

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

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Product	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Name	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
SKU	SAL50F18	SEL50F18F
Release Date and Price	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Release Year	2009	2016
Release Date	2009-05-18	2016-03-29
MSRP	N/A	N/A
Last known price	0 USD	198 USD
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Lens Type	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
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 FE 50mm F1.8
Mount	Sony A	Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor	Yes	No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Autofocus (AF)	Yes	Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor	Yes	Yes
Motor Type	Micro Motor	No information
Focus Method	No information	Extends
Closest Focusing Distance	34 cm	45 cm
Maximum Magnification	0,2	0,14
Aperture	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Maximum Aperture	F1,8	F1,8
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Construction	6 elements  /  5 groups	6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings	No information	1 Aspherical Element
Focal Length	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Focal Length	50 mm	50 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 FE 50mm F1.8
Weather Sealing	No	No
Diameter	70 mm	69 mm
Length	45 mm	60 mm
Weight	170 gr	186 gr
Other	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Filter Type	Filter Thread	Filter Thread
Filter Diameter	49 mm	49 mm
Lens Hood	Not Included	Included
Lens Hood SKU	N/A	ALC-SH146
Tripod Collar	N/A	N/A
Tripod Collar SKU	N/A	N/A