Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM
Optical design
Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Full frame equivalent focal length is 75.0 mm. Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 170 grams so convinient to carry. 45 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM purchase historyTrending down 2.2%/mo
Prices have been easing around 2.2% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $57.00.
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55 of 110 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $57.00 fair value.
- Sep 29, 2024$14.00$-43.00 / typical
- Feb 27, 2025$18.00$-39.00 / typical
- Jul 9, 2025$34.00$-23.00 / typical
- Jul 9, 2025$35.00$-22.00 / typical
- Jul 19, 2025$42.00$-15.00 / typical
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Great Lens This was delivered in great condition and looks brand new and takes great shots. I've only had time to take a few photo's with it and I want to use it for my macro shots as it is a fixed focal length. I have read that the fixed focal length lenses take a sharper photo, we shall see how well it does compared to my 18 - 55mm lens that came with my Sony A57 camera. As of now the lens works great and has taken some sharp photo's. I'll be back with some pictures to show my results.
Great seller, sony niffty 50 1.8 was a steal. very nice lens, extremely versatile. not meant for filming it has an extremely loud AF motor in it. if you do use it to film then you might need an external mic or a camera that has in body AF motors in it. very quick shipping very good packing to keep the lens safe, the box was mutilated by the post folks but the lens was unharmed. it shipped with a rear lens cover but not a front one, it did have a 49mm minolta uv filter on it for protection. i would have preferred the hard plastic lens cap to this. over all this was a wise purchase.
Great for what it's designed to do! I purchased this for portrait work and I was not disappointed. At f4 it's sharpness is spectacular! It's also great for low-light use. One thing I will say is that knowing what I know now I would have wanted a longer focal range for portraits. 85-200mm lenses can produce even more pleasing bokeh. On a crop sensor body this will still produce great out of focus backgrounds especially for head shots. You really can't go wrong with a nifty fifty for quality optics at an affordable price!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM?
Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Aps-c format, weighing 170g.
What mount is the Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM compatible with?
Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM uses a Minolta A, Sony A mount and supports the Aps-c format.
How much does the Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM typically sells for around $14.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM a good lens?
Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 75 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Sony AF DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM?
Similar lenses include Lensbaby Spark 50mm f/5.6, Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4, Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 (RS).