Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II vs Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T.

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Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Name Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18552 SAL85F14Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Release Year 2013 2006
Release Date 2013-02-20 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micromotor Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,34 0,13
Aperture
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Focal Length 18-55 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Length 69 mm 73 mm
Weight 222 gr 560 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH108 ALC-SH0002
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A