Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE
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 faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | DT 50mm F1.8 SAM | Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Zeiss |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2009 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | SAM | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 170 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | n/a |
| Length mm | 45.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.34 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
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
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE
This 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony A mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.