Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T and Sony 500mm F4 G SSM.
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Product |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Name | Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T | Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL1680Z | SAL500F40G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Release Year | 2006 | 2012 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2012-03-06 |
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 500mm F4 G SSM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
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 500mm F4 G SSM |
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 500mm F4 G SSM |
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 | 400 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
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 |
F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 11 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Focal Length | 16-80 mm | 500 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 500mm F4 G SSM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 72 mm | 140 mm |
Length | 83 mm | 368 mm |
Weight | 445 gr | 3460 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 42 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0005 | ALC-SH118 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |