Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM vs Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM and Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM.

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Product
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Name Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL55200/2 SAL35F18
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Release Year 2009 2010
Release Date 2009-05-18 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,2
Aperture
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED glass element No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Focal Length 55-200 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 145 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 70 mm
Length 85 mm 52 mm
Weight 305 gr 170 gr
Other
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 62 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH102 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A