Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM

The Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is a cheap and more than cheerful prime telephoto lens for Sony APS-C sensor cameras. Offering an effective focal length of 75mm and a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, you'll hardly notice this diminutive lens in your camera bag. Read our Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM review to find out if it's worth the modest £159 / $145 asking price.

Review of the Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM lens

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Review of the Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM lens

Read our detailed analysis of the Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Standard Prime lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.

Full review of the Sony DT 50mm F/1.8 SAM lens. Includes product shots, specifications, sharpness, ghosting, light fall-off, macro, distortion and final conclusion.

A fast 50mm prime lens designed for Sony's Alpha DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors.The DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM lens was introduced as one of four lenses announced with the A230, A330 and A380 DSLR cameras in early May 2009. The DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM lens is the first DT prime lens Sony has introduced and it's being promoted as a 'portrait' lens. This is logical because it provides a focal length equivalent to 75mm (in 35mm format) when mounted on 'APS-C' camera bodies.