Sony
DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
 vs
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 5x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 80 mm
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 More than 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $648.00 vs $998.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $350 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Learn more about
the Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Reasons to consider the Sony 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT vs the Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3.
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT Learn more about
the Sony 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Great zoom Help
DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3:13.9x
16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT:5x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to landscape lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$748
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$449
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro Sony-alpha vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$279
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$399
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Wide angle lens

$1,998
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$1,339
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$669
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pentax-k vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

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