Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon 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 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T.

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Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Name Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL1680Z SAL24F20Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Release Year 2006 2010
Release Date 2006-06-05 2010-07-27
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 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Mount Sony A Sony A
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 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 19 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,29
Aperture
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon 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
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Focal Length 16-80 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range 64 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 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Weather Sealing No No information
Diameter 72 mm 78 mm
Length 83 mm 76 mm
Weight 445 gr 555 gr
Other
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH0005 ALC-SH110
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A