Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS vs Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM

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Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Name Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1018 SAL50F18
Release Date and Price
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Release Year 2012 2009
Release Date 2012-09-12 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 907 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,1 0,2
Aperture
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Focal Length 10-18 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 8 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 70 mm
Length 64 mm 45 mm
Weight 225 gr 170 gr
Other
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH123 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A