Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM.

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SAL1855
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2010 2009
Release Date 2010-07-27 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Micromotor
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,34
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 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
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 35 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
37 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 DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 70 mm
Length 52 mm 69 mm
Weight 170 gr 210 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood No information Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH108
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A