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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Product |
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 |