Sony DT 50mm1.8 SAM inital impressions

Initial impressions after a couple of weeks use

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Science & Technology

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• Sony
• DT
• 50mm1.8
• SAM
• SAL50F18
• review
• reviews
• slr
• dslr
• a390

[Onidax]

Hi, does the filter threat rotate? Would make using filters hard if it does. Thanks

[Ed999B]

@Onidax No, so easy use of polarizers etc. Does have a 49mm thread though, so if you already own some for your other Sony lenses you may need a step down adapter.

[PureSolidness]

What kit lens is that? I have the a33 18 55 kit lens and it looks very different and has SAM motor, no screw drive.

[Ed999B]

@PureSolidness The 18-70mm 3.5-5.6. Could have got the camera bundled with either, I went with the 18-70 - I made a mistake. Having now had a go with the 18-55 I would now go with that, it's a fair bit sharper.

[PureSolidness]

@Ed999B Thanks, now that you've had the 50mm for a while, do you use this more than the kit lens? Thinking of getting a 50mm.

[Ed999B]

@PureSolidness I never use the kit lens, unless I need a very wide angle that one of my other lenses cant cover, it really is very poor. This lens hardly ever comes off :) There is now a 35mm version of this, which I would personally get instead as that focal length would suit me better - but since i already have this I'm not going to trade in.

[TheTattboy]

I agree with the others. I use this lens almost full time, great lens for the money.

[dccoulthard]

Love how you do the box for about 3 seconds! Thanks! Finally a useful video!!

[musicianfortheLord]

wow!  I actually found a video. Finally! Very good information. Thank you for sharing!

[WCOASTBIGC]

Finally a real review video. Thank you.

[mostlymia]

I am on a very limited budget and I am going to purchase this lens after watching your video. Thank You very much !

[jase1340]

omg finally an actual video! Thank you!!