Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS vs Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS and Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G.
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Product |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Name | Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SELP18105G | SEL1655G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2013-08-27 | 2019-08-28 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 33 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,11 | 0,2 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Construction | 16 elements / 10 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Two ED glass elements, three aspherical elements | Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two aspherical elements, three ED (extra-low dipsersion) elements. Fluorine coated front element. |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Focal Length | 18-105 mm | 16-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 87 mm | 39 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 E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Length | 110 mm | 100 mm |
| Weight | 482 gr | 494 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G PZ OSS |
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH109 | ALC-SH161 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
