Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II vs Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II.

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Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Name Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18552 SAL300F28G2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Release Year 2013 2012
Release Date 2013-02-20 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
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 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micromotor Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,34 0,18
Aperture
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
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 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 13 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Focal Length 18-55 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 37 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 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 122 mm
Length 69 mm 243 mm
Weight 222 gr 2300 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 42 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH108 SH0012
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A