Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens vs Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Both are Sony A zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 45 g lighter (440 g vs 485 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 1.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2007 vs 1985
- Our notes say it suits: Premium crop-sensor walk-around, landscape and travel, everyday photography
Pick the Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 if
- You need more reach: 105mm vs 80mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens is made for APS-C
Spec differences
10 differences| Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens | Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Minolta
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
16-80mm
|
35-105mm
|
| Weight |
440 g
lighter
|
485 g
|
| Length |
83 mm
shorter
|
87 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
closer
|
1.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.08×
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 10 groups
|
14 elements / 12 groups
|
| Released |
2007
|
1985
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, aperture blades, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony A both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens
The Zeiss 16-80mm standard zoom for APS-C A-mount cameras, with screw-drive autofocus. It weighs about 440 g and takes 62mm filters.
Pros
- Zeiss optics
- Useful 16-80mm range
- Close focus of 0.35 m
- Modest weight at about 440 g
Cons
- Screw-drive AF is slow
- f/3.5-4.5 is not fast
- Not weather sealed
Our notes
Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
The Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 is a standard zoom lens covering 35-105mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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