The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II 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. Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with a length of 60mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS's 62mm 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 E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weighs 214g, which means it is 8g (3%) lighter than the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II which has a weight of 222g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 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 and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6.
