Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II vs Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL18552 | SEL55F18Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2013-02-20 | 2013-10-16 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 898 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Micromotor | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Extends | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 50 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,34 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss 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 |
F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Construction | 8 elements / 7 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 18-55 mm | 55 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 FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 72 mm | 64 mm |
| Length | 69 mm | 71 mm |
| Weight | 222 gr | 281 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH108 | ALC-SH131 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |