Lens Comparison
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
Key Differences
- Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS has a better min focus distance (35 cm vs 80 cm).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS has a better weight (308g (10.9 oz) vs 371g (13.1 oz)).
- Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS has a better max magnification (0.23x vs 0.13x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 85mm | 16-70mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 29° – 29° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 24-105mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 80 cm | 35 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 0.23x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $649 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 66.6mm |
| Length | 82mm | 75mm |
| Weight | 371g (13.1 oz) | 308g (10.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
