Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Detailed Comparison

Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9

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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G

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Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9

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Reasons to choose Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G over Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9

Focal Length - Wide	16mm vs 18mm	2mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom	3.40x vs 3.10x	more flexible coverage
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	494 g vs 980 g	486 g lighter
Diameter	73 mm vs 85 mm	12 mm smaller in diameter
Length	100 mm vs 206 mm	106 mm shorter
Filter Thread	67 mm vs 82 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper
Weather Sealing	Yes vs None	weather sealed

Reasons to choose Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 over Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G

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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G	Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9
Brand	Sony	Fujinon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	16-55mm	18-55mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	3.4X	3.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22	F22
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	17	unknown
Optical Groups	12	unknown
Special Elements	Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two aspherical elements, three ED (extra-low dipsersion) elements. Fluorine coated front element.	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.33m	0.38m
Max Magnification	0.2X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Linear Motor	No AF
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	494g	980g
Diameter	73mm	85mm
Length	100mm	206mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	67mm	82mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	ALC-SH161	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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