Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
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 F8 Reflex.
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Product |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Name | Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T | Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL1680Z | SAL500F80 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2006-06-05 |
| 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 F8 Reflex |
| 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 F8 Reflex |
| 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 F8 Reflex |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Screw drive from camera |
| Focus Method | Extends | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 400 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | 0,13 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| 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 |
F8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | No information |
Optics |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 Filter Element |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| 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 F8 Reflex |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 83 mm | 118 mm |
| Weight | 445 gr | 665 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0005 | SH0015 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |