Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T

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Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Name Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL24F18Z SAL24F20Z
Release Date and Price
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Release Year 2011 2010
Release Date 2011-08-24 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 798 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 19 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,29
Aperture
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Focal Length 24 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Weather Sealing No information No information
Diameter 63 mm 78 mm
Length 66 mm 76 mm
Weight 225 gr 555 gr
Other
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH114 ALC-SH110
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A