Lens Comparison
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
Key Differences
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 100 cm).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4.5).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (45mm vs 108mm).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (155g (5.5 oz) vs 345g (12.2 oz)).
- Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS has a better price (msrp) ($349 vs $449).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 55-210mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 53-53mm | 82-315mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 100 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.24x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $349 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 63.8mm |
| Length | 45mm | 108mm |
| Weight | 155g (5.5 oz) | 345g (12.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
