Sony 50mm F/1.8 SAM Lens
What’s new: The lens was reviewed by Photoreview.com.au!
The Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is a compact and lightweight lens with a 50mm focal length. It is designed for α digital SLRs with APS-C type image sensor so on a 35mm format camera it will give focal length of 75mm. This lens boasts excellent portability and operability.
The DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is an ideal choice for first-time fixed focal length lens buyers. It is said to deliver excellent color balance, crisp, natural imaging with high contrast and resolution.
It features a large, bright F1.8 maximum aperture and a circular aperture mechanism for smooth background defocusing that is ideal for portraits and. Such a fast aperture can be used in tandem with your camera body’s integrated SteadyShot™ image stabilization to assure excellent low-light shooting performance.
The DT 50 mm F1.8’s aperture range extends from F1.8 to F22 to provide you with expanded control over depth of field and dynamic expression. As a result, it offers a valuable of range of photographic expression that goes beyond what you can experience with standard zoom lenses.
The lens features Sony’s newly-developed Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM). It responds instantly to AF drive control signals from the camera and delivers power with smoothness and precision.
Lens Reviews:
Slrgear.com:
While the lens is just slightly soft at ƒ/1.8, but when stopped down to ƒ/2.8 it provides sharp images indeed. Chromatic aberration is very well-handled, though when used wide open there is a bit of corner shading. Distortion is also very slightly noticeable. Only it could be better if it were full-frame compatible.
Photoreview.com.au:
This is an affordable, fast lens for available light photography offering superior depth-of-field control for portrait photography. It shows good performance with backlit shots and produces distortion-free images. Though it is not recommended to use with’ full frame’ sensor.
Alternatives: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 HSM Lens,
Sony 50mm ƒ/1.8 SAM - Specifications:
- Image Circle: APS-C
- Type: Standard Prime
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Focal Length APS Equivalent: 75mm
- Max Aperture: ƒ/1.8
- Min Aperture: ƒ/22
- 7 Circular Diaphragm Blades
- Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
- Diagonal Angle of View (Based on image circle): 32 degrees
- Front focus; Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)
- Front Element Rotation
- Closest Focus: 0.34m / 1.1 ft.
- Magnification Ratio: 0.2x / 1:5
- Filter Size: 49mm
- Dimensions (Length x Diameter): 45mm x 70mm / 1.8 in. x 2.8 in.
- Weight: 170g / 6.0 oz
- Included Accessories: Lens Hood
- Typical Online Price: US$150
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