Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL18135 | SAL1635Z2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Release Date | 2018-01-05 | 2015-04-23 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 648 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Ring-type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,29 | 0,24 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 135 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 aspherical + 2 ED elements | 1 ED, 1 super ED, 3 aspherical elements plus T coating |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 18-135 mm | 16-35 mm |
| Zoom Range | 117 mm | 19 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 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 67 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 88 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 325 gr | 872 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH153 | ALC-SH106 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
