Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS vs Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS and Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM.

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Product
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Name Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL100F28GM SAL50F18
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Release Year 2017 2009
Release Date 2017-02-17 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1498 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF 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 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Piezoelectric Micro Motor
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 57 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,2
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 11 7
Optics
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED and aspherical elements, Nano AR coating No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Focal Length 100 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 Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 85 mm 70 mm
Length 118 mm 45 mm
Weight 700 gr 170 gr
Other
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH174 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Features Smooth Trans Focus (STF) technology, which uses an apodization filter to realize notably smooth bokeh with rounded out-of-focus highlights in both the foreground and background. And, has a Macro Mode. Not an actual Macro lens.