Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 and Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II.
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Product |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Name | Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 | Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL1870 | SAL18552 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-15 | 2013-02-20 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Micromotor |
| Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,34 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM 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 |
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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Aspherical and 1 ED Glass Element | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Focal Length | 18-70 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 52 mm | 37 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 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Length | 77 mm | 69 mm |
| Weight | 235 gr | 222 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | PH-RBA 55 | ALC-SH108 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |