Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 28mm F2 and Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM.

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Product
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Name Sony FE 28mm F2 Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL28F20 SAL18135
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2015 2012
Release Date 2015-03-04 2012-06-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 448 USD 348 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Micro-type ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 29 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13 0,25
Aperture
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F2 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
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Three aspherical, two ED elements 2 aspheric elements, 1 extra-low dispersion glass element
Focal Length
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 28 mm 18-135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
117 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 FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 64 mm 76 mm
Length 60 mm 86 mm
Weight 200 gr 398 gr
Other
Sony FE 28mm F2
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH112 SH0008
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A