Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM vs Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Top Features
- 18-55mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 55mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 210g.
- Diameter: 70mm
- Length: 69mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
- Max Magnification:0.34x
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Top Features
- 16-50mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 577g.
- Diameter: 81mm
- Length: 88mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.2x
Our Winner: Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM over Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Focal Length – Tele
55mm
vs
50mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Weight
210g
vs
577g
367g lighter
Diameter
70mm
vs
81mm
11mm smaller in diameter
Length
69mm
vs
88mm
19mm shorter
Filter Thread
55mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.25m
vs
0.3m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.34x
vs
0.2x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
16mm
vs
18mm
2mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
3.5
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM vs Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Specs Table
General
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Brand
Sony
Sony
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Zoom
Standard Zoom
Lens Mount
Sony Alpha
Sony Alpha
Max Format
APS-C / DX
APS-C / DX
Focal Range
18-55mm
16-50mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
–
–
Zoom Lock
–
Yes
Zoom Ratio
3.1X
3.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F3.5 – F5.6
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0 – F36.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
7
7
Optics
Optical Elements
8
16
Optical Groups
7
13
Special Elements
unknown
3 ED glass elements, aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.25m
0.3m
Max Magnification
0.34X
0.2X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Focus Method
Extending front
Unknown
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Yes
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
210g
577g
Diameter
70mm
81mm
Length
69mm
88mm
Materials
Unknown
Metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Yes
Filter Thread
55mm
72mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
No
Yes
Hood Code
ALC-SH108
ALC-SH117
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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