Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS

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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Name Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1655G SEL1018
Release Date and Price
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Release Year 2019 2012
Release Date 2019-08-28 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 907 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 33 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,1
Aperture
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two aspherical elements, three ED (extra-low dipsersion) elements. Fluorine coated front element. No information
Focal Length
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Focal Length 16-55 mm 10-18 mm
Zoom Range 39 mm 8 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 73 mm 70 mm
Length 100 mm 64 mm
Weight 494 gr 225 gr
Other
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH161 ALC-SH123
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A