Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18250 SAL1635Z2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2007 2015
Release Date 2007-09-05 2015-04-23
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Superzoom Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,24
Aperture
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED, 1 super ED, 3 aspherical elements plus T coating
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 18-250 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 232 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 75 mm 83 mm
Length 86 mm 114 mm
Weight 440 gr 872 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH104 ALC-SH106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A