Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 and Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II.
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Product |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Name | Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 | Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL1870 | SAL300F28G2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Release Year | 2006 | 2012 |
Release Date | 2006-06-15 | 2012-09-12 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
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 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
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 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | Extends | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 200 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,18 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
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 70 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 13 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Aspherical and 1 ED Glass Element | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Focal Length | 18-70 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 52 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 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 66 mm | 122 mm |
Length | 77 mm | 243 mm |
Weight | 235 gr | 2300 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 42 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | PH-RBA 55 | SH0012 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |