Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II vs Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18552 SAL1680Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2013 2006
Release Date 2013-02-20 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss 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 DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micromotor Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,34 0,24
Aperture
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss 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
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F4,5 at 80 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 18-55 mm 16-80 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 64 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 DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Length 69 mm 83 mm
Weight 222 gr 445 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH108 ALC-SH0005
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A