Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM

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Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Name Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL24F18Z SAL50F18
Release Date and Price
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Release Year 2011 2009
Release Date 2011-08-24 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 798 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm 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 E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,2
Aperture
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Focal Length 24 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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Weather Sealing No information No
Diameter 63 mm 70 mm
Length 66 mm 45 mm
Weight 225 gr 170 gr
Other
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH114 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A