Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM vs Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM and Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T.

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Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Name Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18135 SAL24F20Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Release Year 2012 2010
Release Date 2012-06-17 2010-07-27
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 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Lens Type Superzoom Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 19 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,29
Aperture
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon 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
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspheric elements, 1 extra-low dispersion glass element No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Focal Length 18-135 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range 117 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 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Weather Sealing No No information
Diameter 76 mm 78 mm
Length 86 mm 76 mm
Weight 398 gr 555 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0008 ALC-SH110
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A