Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.

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Product
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Name Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Manufacturer Sony Nikon
SKU SAL16F28
Release Date and Price
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A 119 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Mount Sony A Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 7 No information
Optics
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Focal Length 16 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 70 mm
Length 67 mm 74 mm
Weight 400 gr 205 gr
Other
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 52 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-33
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A