Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SAL1635Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2010 2008
Release Date 2010-07-27 2008-09-09
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,24
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
19 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 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No No information
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 52 mm 114 mm
Weight 170 gr 900 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALCSH106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A