Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3.

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Product
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Name Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL50F18 SAL18250
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Release Year 2009 2007
Release Date 2009-05-18 2007-09-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor No information
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 34 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,29
Aperture
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Focal Length 50 mm 18-250 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
232 mm
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 DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 75 mm
Length 45 mm 86 mm
Weight 170 gr 440 gr
Other
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH104
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A