The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM with a length of 69mm, is 137mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM's 70mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM weighs 210g, 78% (770g) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9's weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM:
Lens Mounts
The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm but while Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.