Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM.
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Product |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Name | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL50F14GM | SAL50F18 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Release Year | 2023 | 2009 |
Release Date | 2023-02-21 | 2009-05-18 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
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 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Linear Motor | Micro Motor |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 34 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,18 | 0,2 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Maximum Aperture | F1,4 | F1,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Focal Length | 50 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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 67 mm | 45 mm |
Weight | 516 gr | 170 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 49 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH173 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |