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DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Portrait Lens (SAL50F18)

With its bright F1.8 maximum aperture, the SAL50F18 is ideal for framing and isolating your subject – even if it's competing with a busy background.

APS-C A-mount

Compatible with 35mm Full Frame , or APS-C format A-mount cameras.

Say goodbye to blur

Pair the lens with a camera by Sony with SteadyShot™ INSIDE and you’ll enjoy smooth, blur-free results when shooting handheld, even zoomed-in.

Circular aperture for smooth bokeh
Smooth defocusing

Instead of a standard polygon-shaped lens aperture, this lens features a 7-blade circular aperture for more natural, rounded defocusing or ‘bokeh’.

Refined optical performance

Multiple lens elements crafted from high performance optical glass help to minimise distortion and aberration, ensuring crisp, sharp images.

Smooth, silent autofocus

Built into the lens, the Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) is significantly smoother and quieter than conventional camera-coupled autofocus drive systems.

Specifications & Features

  • Compact, lightweight, easy to carry

  • Circular aperture for smooth, natural defocusing

  • Responsive internal SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) AF drive

  • Bright enough for handheld shooting in low light

  • 35mm equivalent focal length: 75mm

Minimum Focus Distance
0.34m
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.2x
Filter Diameter (mm)
49mm
Weight
170g (6oz.)

What's in the Box

Lens front cap, Lens rear cap

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