Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 and Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM.

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Product
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Name Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL16105 SAL85F28
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Release Year 2007 2010
Release Date 2007-09-06 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
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 F2.8 SAM
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 F2.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Micromotor
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm 60 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23 0,2
Aperture
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 5 elements  /  4 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 F2.8 SAM
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 F2.8 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 70 mm
Length 83 mm 52 mm
Weight 470 gr 175 gr
Other
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH105 ALC-SH111
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A