Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) vs Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2) is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) is lighter by 765g.
- Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
- Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2) reaches further (70mm vs 55mm).
- Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2) is the newer design (2015 vs 2009).
| Spec | DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-55mm (wider) | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2009 | 2015 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 7 | 13 |
| Af motor | SAM | SSM |
| Elements | 8 | 17 |
| Weight g | 210 (lighter) | 975 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 77 |
| Length mm | 69.0 | 111.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.34 |
| Max magnification | 0.34 | 0.25 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855)
The standard A-mount kit zoom for APS-C, offering a typical 18-55mm range in a very light package. It weighs about 210 g and uses a 55mm filter.
Pros
- Very light at about 210 g
- Close focus of 0.25 m
- SAM autofocus
- Compact kit zoom
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft in corners wide open
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2)
A 24-70mm f/2.8 standard zoom for A-mount from Sony and Zeiss, updated in 2015 with a dust and moisture resistant build. It weighs about 975 g and uses 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant build
- Close focus of 0.34 m
Cons
- Heavy at about 975 g
- No stabilization in the lens
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