Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18135 SAL1635Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2012 2008
Release Date 2012-06-17 2008-09-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 348 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Superzoom Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,24
Aperture
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspheric elements, 1 extra-low dispersion glass element 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 18-135 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm 19 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 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No No information
Diameter 76 mm 83 mm
Length 86 mm 114 mm
Weight 398 gr 900 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0008 ALCSH106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A