Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T and Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM.

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Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Name Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL1680Z SAL2875
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Release Year 2006 2009
Release Date 2006-06-05 2009-08-27
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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Micro-type ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,22
Aperture
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
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 7
Optics
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 16 elements  /  14 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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Focal Length 16-80 mm 28-75 mm
Zoom Range 64 mm 47 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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 78 mm
Length 83 mm 98 mm
Weight 445 gr 565 gr
Other
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH0005 ALCSH109
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A