Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM

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Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM

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Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is a Standard Prime lens with a 50mm focal range and a max aperture of F1.8 whereas Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is a Perspective Control Prime lens with a 50mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Key Specs

50mm Focal Range

F1.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 49mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Sony Alpha Mount

Weight: 170g.

Diameter: 70mm

Length: 45mm

Min Focus Distance:0.34m

Max Magnification:0.2x

Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 Key Specs

50mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 95mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony Alpha Mount

Weight: 1400g.

Diameter: 108mm

Length: 128mm

Min Focus Distance:0.65m

Max Magnification:0.11x

What type of photography are the Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM	Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50
Bird/Wildlife	Fair	Fair
Sports	Average	Fair
Portrait	Excellent	Fair
Travel	Average	Fair
Street	Good	Fair
Wedding	Excellent	Fair
Walk Around	Average	Poor
Vlogging	Average	Poor
Landscape	Average	Good
Macro	Fair	Poor

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM with a length of 45mm is 83mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 also has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM's 70mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM weighs 170g, which means it is 1230g (87%) lighter than the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 which has a weight of 1400g.

Lens Mounts

Both Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM over Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM

Max Aperture - Wide	1.8 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.8 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	7 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	170g vs 1400g	1230g lighter
Diameter	70mm vs 108mm	38mm smaller in diameter
Length	45mm vs 128mm	83mm shorter
Filter Thread	49mm vs 95mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.34m vs 0.65m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.2x vs 0.11x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM over Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM

Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors

Common Strengths of Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM

Autofocus	Yes vs Yes	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM vs Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Sony	Schneider
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Standard Prime	Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	50mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F32.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	6	9
Optical Groups	5	9
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.34m	0.65m
Max Magnification	0.2X	0.11X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	None
Full Time Manual	No	N/A
Focus Method	Unit	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	170g	1400g
Diameter	70mm	108mm
Length	45mm	128mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, plastic mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	49mm	95mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	No	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
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