Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II.
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Product |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Name | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL55F18Z | SAL18552 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2013-02-20 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 898 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Micromotor |
| Focus Method | No information | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 50 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,34 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 |
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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 3 aspherical elements | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Focal Length | 55 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
37 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 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 64 mm | 72 mm |
| Length | 71 mm | 69 mm |
| Weight | 281 gr | 222 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH131 | ALC-SH108 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |