Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Name | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL55F18Z | SEL1855 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Release Year | 2013 | 2010 |
Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2010 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 898 USD | 0 USD |
Buy it today |
![]() |
![]() |
Lens Type |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Stepper Motor |
Focus Method | No information | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 50 cm | 24 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,31 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 55 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 3 aspherical elements | 4 aspheric elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Focal Length | 55 mm | 18-55 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
37 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 64 mm | 62 mm |
Length | 71 mm | 60 mm |
Weight | 281 gr | 214 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 49 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH131 | ALC-SH112 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |