Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Name | Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM | Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL35F18 | SAL1680Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Release Year | 2010 | 2006 |
Release Date | 2010-07-27 | 2006-06-05 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Screw drive from camera |
Focus Method | No information | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | N/A | 35 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,2 | 0,24 |
Aperture |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 |
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 16 mm F4,5 at 80 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Focal Length | 35 mm | 16-80 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
64 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 DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 70 mm | 72 mm |
Length | 52 mm | 83 mm |
Weight | 170 gr | 445 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Not possible to have Filter |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | No information | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH0005 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |