Sony - DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM Prime Lens (SAL50F18.AE)

Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM Prime Lens

About this item

• Lightweight 50mm prime lens designed for Sony APS-C DSLR cameras
• Bright f/1.8 aperture for excellent low-light performance
• Creates smooth background blur (bokeh) for portrait photography
• Ideal 75mm equivalent focal length on APS-C bodies
• Fast and quiet autofocus with SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor)
• Full-time manual focus override for precise control
• Compact and lightweight design for everyday use

Key features

• Lens type: Prime (standard / portrait)
• Focal length: 50mm (75mm equivalent on APS-C)
• Maximum aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Optical construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
• Diaphragm blades: 7
• Minimum focus distance: 34 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.20x
• Image stabilisation: None

Build & design

• Weight: 170 g
• Length: 45 mm
• Diameter: 70 mm
• Filter thread: 49 mm
• Compact metal/plastic construction for portability

Autofocus system

• SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) technology
• Fast and quiet focusing performance
• Manual focus override supported

Compatibility

• Sony A-mount APS-C DSLR cameras
• Designed for Sony α crop-sensor bodies

Ideal for

• Portrait photography
• Street photography
• Everyday shooting
• Low-light environments