Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS vs Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS and Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM.
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Product |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Name | Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS | Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL1018 | SAL1855 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Release Year | 2012 | 2009 |
Release Date | 2012-09-12 | 2009-05-18 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 907 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Micromotor |
Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,1 | 0,34 |
Aperture |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Maximum Aperture | F4 |
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 E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Focal Length | 10-18 mm | 18-55 mm |
Zoom Range | 8 mm | 37 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 64 mm | 69 mm |
Weight | 225 gr | 210 gr |
Other |
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 55 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH123 | ALC-SH108 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |