Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is lighter by 16g.
- Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is the newer design (2009 vs 1990).
| Spec | DT 50mm F1.8 SAM | AF 50mm f/1.7 (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 (faster) |
| Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Af motor | SAM | screw-drive |
| Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 186 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Length mm | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.34 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.15 |
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
A short telephoto prime for APS-C A-mount with a bright f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 170 g and has a 49mm filter thread.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Small and light
- Close focus of 0.34 m
- Quiet SAM autofocus
Cons
- Plastic mount and body
- APS-C only
- Tight for indoor use on crop bodies
Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New)
The Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (New) is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.7 for Sony A mount cameras. A fast standard prime for the Minolta/Sony A-mount system.