Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6.

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Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Name Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18250 SAL1118
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date 2007-09-05 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
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 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,12
Aperture
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
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
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 11 mm
F5,6 at 18 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Focal Length 18-250 mm 11-18 mm
Zoom Range 232 mm 7 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 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 83 mm
Length 86 mm 81 mm
Weight 440 gr 360 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH104 ALC-SH0009
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A