Sony DSLR Alpha SAL50F18 50mm F/1.8 SAM Dt Lens + Deluxe Accessory Kit

DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is a compact, lightweight, high-quality lens with a 50mm focal length (35mm format camera equivalent: 75mm) that is ideal for portraits and general-purpose photography. It is designed exclusively for use with α digital SLRs incorporating an APS-C type image sensor. Compact and weighing only 170g (approx.), the DT 50mm F1.8 SAM reduces the need to carry heavy gear when shooting, yet offers crisp, natural imaging that is ideal for everything from portraits to scenic photos and snapshots. It also boasts a large, bright F1.8 maximum aperture and a circular aperture mechanism for smooth background defocusing. Distinguished by ultra-sharp imaging across the focal plane, the DT 50mm F1.8 SAM also features a minimum focusing distance of 0.34m and a maximum magnification ratio of 0.2. In addition, a newly developed Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) is used to drive the focusing lens group.

• Compact and lightweight design
  The DT 50mm F1.8 SAM (SAL50F18) is exceptionally light and compact, with a weight of only 170g (approx.), dimensions of 70mm (max. diameter) x 45mm (length) and a filter size of 49mm. This lens and boasts excellent portability and operability that make it an ideal introductory-level portrait lens for α DSLRs with an APS-C type sensor.
• Circular aperture mechanism for beautiful background defocusing
  A circular aperture mechanism assures smooth background defocusing when shooting at larger apertures, making subjects stand out from the background more prominently when shooting portraits.
• High contrast, resolution, and image quality
  The DT 50mm F1.8 SAM is an ideal choice for first-time fixed focal length lens buyers. In addition to excellent colour balance, it offers crisp, natural imaging across the focal plane, with high contrast and resolution even at the periphery of the image frame. Straightforward optical design positions 6 elements in 5 groups for exceptionally clear imaging and a range of expression that is distinctly different from lenses like the a DT 18-55mm F3.2-5.6 SAM zoom.
• Newly-developed Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) for smooth AF operation
  The DT 50mm F1.8 SAM's focusing lens group is driven by a new Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) in the lens itself, instead of a motor in the camera body. Responding instantly to AF drive control signals from the camera, the motor delivers power with smoothness and precision.
• 0.34m minimum focusing distance, 0.2 maximum magnification ratio
  At 0.34m, the DT 50mm F1.8 SAM has one of the shortest minimum focusing distances in its class, with a maximum magnification ratio of 0.2x that makes it usable for macro shooting, too.
• Filter Diameter: 49mm.
• Minimum Focal Distance: 0.34m.
• Maximum Magnification: 0.2x.
• Angle of view APS-C: 32 degrees.
• Weight (Approx.): 170g.
• Dimensions (Approx.): 70 x 45mm.

• All the necessary must-have lens filters in one convenient and affordable package.
• UV filter:
  • To protect eyes and equipment from dangerous ultra-violet rays.
  • Sharpens contrast.
  • Performs as overall protection against dust, elements, scratching and impact that otherwise would land first on a far more valuable lens.
• Polarizing filter:
  • Reduces amount of light entering camera.
  • Cuts glare.
  • Allows shooting through glass or around water.
  • Eliminates overexposure when aperture cannot be stopped down further.
• FD filter:
  • Corrects color when shooting under fluorescent lighting, avoiding greenish effect.
  • Gives natural color to your images.

• Bower Medium Lens Pouch 6-Inch.
• Features a beautiful design and drawstring closure.

• A superb new tool in optical lens cleaning technology.
• Perfect for cleaning binocular lenses, small aperture spotting scopes and telescopes, eyepieces, and other optical items.
• Comes with a handy retractable dust removal brush and a special non-liquid cleaning element, designed to never dry out.
• Safe and very easy to use.

• High Quality Microfiber Cleaning Cloth.
• Specially designed Polishing, Cleaning Cloth is great for scratch free cleaning of sensitive glass and plastic surfaces.
• Lifts fingerprints, water, oil and dirt from eye glasses, camera lenses, iPods, LCD screens etc.
• Machine washable.

• All the essential optics cleaning supplies necessary for taking proper and safe care of your camera lenses, lens filters, binoculars, spotting scopes, eyeglasses and any other optics product while on the go.
• Lens optics cleaning kit includes cleaning fluid, cloth, tissue pack, blow brush and cotton swabs.
• A must for every gadget bag, or accessory pouch.
• Dont lose another shot because you noticed your lens, or a required filter, was dirty.
• Don't ruin expensive glass optics because you felt forced to use improper and unsafe cloths, rags, sleeves or tissues to wipe your lenses due to the lack of proper cleaning supplies designed for your optics.
• Apply solution to new lens tissue (never directly on lens) and clean gently in circular motion.
• Cotton swabs may be used to clean viewfinders and exterior parts.