Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM.
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Product |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Name | Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL135F18Z | SAL18135 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2012-06-17 |
| MSRP | 1799 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 348 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Superzoom |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Micro-type ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 72 cm | 45 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| 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 135 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 14 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 2 aspheric elements, 1 extra-low dispersion glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Focal Length | 135 mm | 18-135 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
117 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 115 mm | 86 mm |
| Weight | 1050 gr | 398 gr |
Other |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0003 | SH0008 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |