Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T vs Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T and Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM.

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Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Name Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1670Z SAL55300
Release Date and Price
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2013 2012
Release Date 2013-08-27 2012-07-25
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 798 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23 0,27
Aperture
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Zeiss T* (T-star) coating ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 16-70 mm 55-300 mm
Zoom Range 54 mm 245 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 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Length 75 mm 117 mm
Weight 308 gr 460 gr
Other
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH111 ALC-SH112
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A