Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS vs Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS and Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM.
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Product |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Name | Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS | Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SELP18105G | SAL55300 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
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 |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
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 | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 140 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,11 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
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 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Construction | 16 elements / 10 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Two ED glass elements, three aspherical elements | ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Focal Length | 18-105 mm | 55-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 87 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 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Length | 110 mm | 117 mm |
| Weight | 482 gr | 460 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH109 | ALC-SH112 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |