Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18552 SAL2470Z2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2013 2015
Release Date 2013-02-20 2015-08-23
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm 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 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micromotor Ring-type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,34 0,25
Aperture
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar 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 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 18-55 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 46 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 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 83 mm
Length 69 mm 111 mm
Weight 222 gr 974 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH108 ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A