Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Name | Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T | Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL1680Z | SAL1635Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Release Year | 2006 | 2008 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2008-09-09 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | Extends | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | 0,24 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 16 mm F4,5 at 80 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Focal Length | 16-80 mm | 16-35 mm |
Zoom Range | 64 mm | 19 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 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Weather Sealing | No | No information |
Diameter | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 83 mm | 114 mm |
Weight | 445 gr | 900 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0005 | ALCSH106 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |