Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) is lighter by 230g.
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 goes wider (16mm vs 18mm).
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is the newer design (2007 vs 2005).
| Spec | DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 | Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-105mm (wider) | 18-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Weight g | 470 | 240 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 62 | 55 |
| Length mm | 83.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.38 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | 0.25 |
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
The Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is a superzoom lens covering 16-105mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)
The Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) is a standard zoom lens covering 18-70mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.