Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T and Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II.
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Product |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Name | Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T | Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL1680Z | SAL70300G2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Release Year | 2006 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2014-11-20 |
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Telephoto |
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 120 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
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 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Nano AR coating |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Focal Length | 16-80 mm | 70-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 64 mm | 230 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 83 mm | 136 mm |
Weight | 445 gr | 750 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0005 | ALC-SH140 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |