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

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

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Product
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Name Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL35F18F SAL35F18
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Release Year 2019 2010
Release Date 2019-07-09 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 648 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 22 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,2
Aperture
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Focal Length 35 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 FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 66 mm 70 mm
Length 73 mm 52 mm
Weight 280 gr 170 gr
Other
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH159 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A