Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 vs Minolta AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D)
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is faster by 6 stops (f/3.5 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is lighter by 40g.
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 goes wider (16mm vs 28mm).
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 reaches further (105mm vs 75mm).
- Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is the newer design (2007 vs 2004).
| Spec | DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 | AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-105mm (wider) | 28-75mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/28.0 |
| Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Weight g | 470 (lighter) | 510 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 67 |
| Length mm | 83.0 | 94.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.33 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | 0.26 |
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.
Minolta AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D)
A full-frame f/2.8 standard zoom from Minolta. It weighs about 510 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Light at 510 g
- 67mm filters
- Close focus 0.33 m
Cons
- Screw-drive AF
- No stabilization
- Not weather sealed