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DT 50mm f/1.8 Mid-Range Prime Lens

Model number: SAL50F18
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
The wide f/1.8 maximum aperture helps your subject stand out by blurring cluttered backgrounds while the 75mm effective focal length on APS-C camera effectively frames your subject.

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$169.99

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Explore the world of portrait photography with this lightweight moderate telephoto lens. The wide f/1.8 maximum aperture helps your subject stand out by blurring cluttered backgrounds while the 75mm effective focal length (on APS-C camera) effectively frames your subject.

Please note: DT lenses are not recommended for use with full frame cameras.

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SteadyShot INSIDE™ In-Camera Image Stabilization

A major reason for its compact, lightweight lens design is the benefit of SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization, built into every® α (alpha) DSLR camera -- and enabling lenses to eliminate the extra weight and expense of in-lens stabilization mechanisms.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass

To reduce chromatic aberration at telephoto extension, correcting certain wavelengths of light for sharp, clear images with well defined colors.

Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)

The built-in Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) eliminates the need to use a mechanical coupling system in the camera body to transfer auto foucs (AF) drive power and control signals to the lens. Instead, AF control signals from the camera body are sent to the lens-mounted SAM unit, which drives the focusing lens group directly, helping to assure smooth AF response.

DT Lens Design

A more compact, lightweight lens designed specifically for the APS-C size imager used in some Sony® α (alpha) DSLR cameras.

Circular Aperture

Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.

Product Specifications

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2-6/8" × 1-6/8" (70 X 45mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 6 oz (170g)

Optics/Lens

  • Aperture (Max.) : f/1.8
  • Aperture (Min.) : f/22
  • Filter Diameter : 49mm
  • Lens Groups-Elements : 6 Elements / 5 Group
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 13" (0.34m)
  • Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture)
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : APS-C 35mm eqv. 75mm
  • Lens Weight : 6 oz (170g)

Focus Control

  • Focus System : Front focus SAM (Smooth AF motor)

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SAL50F18 4.7 5 30 30
one lens to rule them all this is the only lens I ever use. I use it for landscape, portraits, even macro (hah!). throw away the kit lens and buy this, worth every penny. March 27, 2012
The best bet for the buck! I can get really great quality pictures with this fantastic lens. The sharpness is exceptional. And the price is as low as it can get. The only problem is the build quality, there is too much plastic but it's excepted when you see the price point. The autofocus moter is a little noisy but you can live with it. December 18, 2011
Great lens I got this lens about 1 month ago and I love it, it's great for bokeh in portraits and for night time shooting. It's a must have lens, I had the 18-55mm and 75-300mm lenses but niether were good for night time shooting so I needed a prime lens like this. I recomend to buy this lens :) October 30, 2011
not a telephoto lens Sony advertizes this as a telephoto lens, but it is a fixed focus lens. is this characteristic of other sony advertising claims? August 9, 2011
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