Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT SAM A‑Mount Lens – APS‑C Prime – Sharp Fast – Very Good

Overview

The Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT SAM is a fast APS‑C prime lens offering excellent sharpness, smooth background blur and reliable autofocus via Sony’s SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) system. Compact and lightweight, it is ideal for portraits, low‑light shooting and general photography on Sony A‑mount DSLRs.
This example is in Very Good Condition, fully tested and working.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with light cleaning marks only
• SAM autofocus fast and accurate
• Focus and aperture mechanisms smooth and responsive
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear appropriate for age
• Mount clean and undamaged
• No dents, separation or mechanical issues observed

Included

• Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT SAM lens
• Front and rear caps 

Key Features

• Fast f/1.8 aperture for low‑light and shallow depth of field
• DT design for APS‑C A‑mount DSLRs
• SAM autofocus motor
• Lightweight and compact
• Excellent portrait and everyday prime
• Strong optical performance for the size and price

Compatibility

• All Sony A‑mount APS‑C DSLRs (A58, A65, A68, A77 etc.)
• Compatible with full‑frame A‑mount bodies in crop mode
• Adaptable to Sony E‑mount via LA‑EA adapters (AF performance varies)

Collectors Notes

The 50mm f/1.8 DT SAM remains one of the most popular primes for A‑mount due to its sharpness, fast aperture and compact design. Clean VGC examples continue to sell well.

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