Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM.

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SAL70400G
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Release Year 2010 2008
Release Date 2010-07-27 2008-09-09
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,27
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 18 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Focal Length 35 mm 70-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
330 mm
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 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 95 mm
Length 52 mm 196 mm
Weight 170 gr 1490 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALCSH107
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A