Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 vs Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 and Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM.
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Product |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Name | Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 | Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL1118 | SAL70400G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-15 | 2008-09-09 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,12 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 11 mm F5,6 at 18 mm Variable Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 18 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Focal Length | 11-18 mm | 70-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | 7 mm | 330 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 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Length | 81 mm | 196 mm |
| Weight | 360 gr | 1490 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0009 | ALCSH107 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |