Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18250 SAL85F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date 2007-09-05 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar 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 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,13
Aperture
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar 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
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 18-250 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 232 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 82 mm
Length 86 mm 73 mm
Weight 440 gr 560 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH104 ALC-SH0002
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A