Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T vs Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T and Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM.

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Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Name Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1635Z SAL35F18
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Release Year 2014 2010
Release Date 2014-09-15 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 998 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance N/A N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 5 Aspherical 3 ED Glass No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Focal Length 16-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 78 mm 70 mm
Length 99 mm 52 mm
Weight 518 gr 170 gr
Other
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH134 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A