Sony 50 mm f/2.8 Macro vs Sony DT 50 mm f/1.8 SAM
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Best For | Portrait Macro Street | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.2 m | 0.34 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 295 g | 170 g |
| Length | 60 mm | 70 mm |
| Diameter | 71 mm | 45 mm |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 49 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2016 | 2009 |
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Comparing Sony 50 mm f/2.8 Macro (50 mm, f/2.8) and Sony DT 50 mm f/1.8 SAM (50 mm, f/1.8).
Sony DT 50 mm f/1.8 SAM is the lightest at 170 g, Sony 50 mm f/2.8 Macro weighs 295 g.
Sony DT 50 mm f/1.8 SAM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sony 50 mm f/2.8 Macro can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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