Sony
50mm f/1.8 DT
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT Learn more about
the Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.8 DT
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 50mm f/1.8 DT
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$448
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 50mm f/1.8 DT
Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Macro lens

$198
Magnification Much more magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs the 50mm f/1.8 DT
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 50mm f/1.8 DT
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.8 DT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Longer
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $500
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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