Sony AF DT 50 mm  f/ 1.8 SAM Lens

The Sony AF DT 50 mm  f/ 1.8 SAM

The characteristics of the Sony AF DT 50 mm  f/ 1.8 SAM (SAL50F18)

• Fast portrait lens with large aperture.
• Fixed focal length providing high optical performance.
• The DT lens design is optimal for APS-C cameras:  lightweight, compact,  and convenient for traveling.
• Smooth Auto-focus Motor (SAM) ensures smooth autofocusing.
• Autofocus/Manual focus switch.

The Sony AF DT 50 F1.8 SAM lens design provides excellent brightness across the frame and high contrast at any aperture setting. Thanks to the optical scheme, the lens does not produce chromatic aberrations and accurately delivers the range of colors.

Pros:

• very good image quality at the center and frame borders
• insignificant chromatic aberrations
• low distortion
• excellent operation in bright light
• rather fast autofocus

Cons:

• visible astigmatism
• higher vignetting level (compared to the competitors)
• slightly inaccurate and noisy autofocus
• too much plastic

• test and review
• Test, review on photozone.de
• Group at flickr.com

• Sony AF DT 50 mm - Manual EN/FR/ES (views: 18)

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