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 Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM with a length of 45mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM's 70mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM weighs 170g, which means it is 125g (42%) lighter than the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro which has a weight of 295g.
Filter Threads
The Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM and the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro's widest aperture value is
F2.8.