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Sony DT 16–50mm F2.8 SSM vs Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G

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SonyDT 16–50mm F2.8 SSMSonyE 16-55mm F2.8 G
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2011September 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–50 mm16–55 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction16 elements in 13 groupsSeventeen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsTwo aspherical elements and three ED elementsTwo AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two further aspherical elements and three ED glass elements
Coatings–Nano AR Coating and fluorine-coated front element
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of view83°–32° on APS-C83°–29° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ASony E
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
Image circle detailAPS-C-only A-mount lens; 24–75 mm equivalent field of viewAPS-C coverage; 24–82.5 mm equivalent field of view
Teleconverter supportSony 1.4× and 2× teleconverters unsupportedNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.33 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailIn-lens Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM); AF/MF switchXD linear motor for autofocus
Focus distance detail0.3 m minimum focus from the image-sensor plane; internal focus and distance scale0.33 m minimum focus; Linear Response MF
Magnification detail–0.20× maximum magnification
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical stabilisation; compatible camera bodies provide stabilisationNo optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter81 mm73 mm
Length88 mm100 mm
Weight577 g494 g
ControlsZoom lock at 16 mm (Photography Blog)Separate zoom and manual-focus rings, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture ring
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel; front filter thread does not rotate during focusing (OpticalLimits)Barrel extends during zooming; Photography Blog measured approximately 35 mm additional extension from 16 to 55 mm
Filter detail–67 mm front filter thread; front filter does not rotate during focusing (Photography Blog)
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction; Sony does not guarantee complete protectionDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detail–73 mm maximum diameter × 100 mm length
Weight detail–Approximately 494 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH117 petal-shaped bayonet hoodALC-SH161 petal bayonet hood
In the boxLens, front cap, rear cap and hoodALC-SH161 hood, ALC-F67S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft case
Release detailSony Electronics announced October 2011 retail availability in the USA. Japanese Alpha77 lens kits went on sale on 14 October, while separate lens availability was subsequently delayed to December.Sony Hong Kong specified end of September 2019 availability. Photography Blog Mark Goldstein tested Alpha 6600. Digital Camera World Chris George and Matthew Richards identify Alpha 6600 sample images and Alpha 6400 lab testing. Their long-end corner assessments differ; Digital Camera World explicitly removed forced distortion correction for raw lab testing. Reviews’ historical stabilised-body lists are not used as a current compatibility restriction

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