Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS vs Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL1855 | SEL55F18Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013-10-16 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 898 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Extends | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 24 cm | 50 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,31 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss 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 55 mm Variable Aperture |
F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 4 aspheric elements | 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 18-55 mm | 55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 37 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 62 mm | 64 mm |
| Length | 60 mm | 71 mm |
| Weight | 214 gr | 281 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH112 | ALC-SH131 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
