Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6.

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Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Name Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18250 SAL16105
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Release Year 2007 2007
Release Date 2007-09-05 2007-09-06
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
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 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,23
Aperture
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
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
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED glass element 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length 18-250 mm 16-105 mm
Zoom Range 232 mm 89 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 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 72 mm
Length 86 mm 83 mm
Weight 440 gr 470 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH104 ALC-SH105
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A