Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 vs Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 is lighter by 255g.
- Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 reaches further (85mm vs 70mm).
- Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 is the newer design (2006 vs 1985).
| Spec | DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 | AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-70mm (wider) | 28-85mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Weight g | 235 (lighter) | 490 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 55 |
| Length mm | 77.0 | 85.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 (closer focusing) | 0.8 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.12 |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
A 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5: a standard zoom lens with a 28-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.