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Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony's 2009 DT 50 mm f/1.8 SAM for A-mount APS-C: a 75 mm-equivalent portrait prime with an in-lens SAM motor, at 170 g.

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Core
Released
2009
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Minolta/Sony A
Filter Size
49mm
Dimensions
70mm diameter × 45mm length
Weight
170g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
DC micromotor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.2x
Min. Focus Distance
34cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.7/10
Street
5.7/10
Travel
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
Filmmaking
4.2/10
Documentary
4.1/10
Landscape
4.6/10
Casual
4.8/10
Food
4.7/10
Architecture
4.4/10
Underwater
4.3/10
✅ Great For
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Portrait 6.7 Strong on focal length.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Documentary 4.1 Held back by video handling and focal length.
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Filmmaking 4.2 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
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Underwater 4.3 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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