Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 and Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL16105 SAL85F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date 2007-09-06 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23 0,13
Aperture
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED glass element 2 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 16-105 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 89 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Length 83 mm 73 mm
Weight 470 gr 560 gr
Other
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH105 ALC-SH0002
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A