Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II.

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Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SAL70300G2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Release Year 2010 2014
Release Date 2010-07-27 2014-11-20
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,25
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Nano AR coating
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Focal Length 35 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
230 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 52 mm 136 mm
Weight 170 gr 750 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH140
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A