Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS vs Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS and Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Name | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL100400GM | SAL50F18 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2017-04-19 | 2009-05-18 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2498 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Micro Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 98 cm | 34 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,35 | 0,2 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Construction | 22 elements / 16 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Two ED, one super ED element. Fluorine-coated front element. | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Focal Length | 100-400 mm | 50 mm |
| Zoom Range | 300 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
Optical SteadyShot |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 205 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 1395 gr | 170 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH151 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
