Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM.

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Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Name Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL24F18Z SAL55300
Release Date and Price
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2011 2012
Release Date 2011-08-24 2012-07-25
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 DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,27
Aperture
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 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 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 24 mm 55-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
245 mm
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 DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing No information No
Diameter 63 mm 77 mm
Length 66 mm 117 mm
Weight 225 gr 460 gr
Other
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH114 ALC-SH112
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A