Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSSvsSony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
24-240mm / F3.5-6.3
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FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
55mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-240mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight499g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS118.5mm long × 80.5mm diameter
- FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*70.5mm long × 64.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 55mm | −31mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 240mm | 55mm | +185mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.8 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F1.8 | 3.6 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 50cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.14× | +0.13x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 780g | 281g | +499g |
| Length | 118.5mm | 70.5mm | +48mm |
| Diameter | 80.5mm | 64.4mm | +16.1mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 49mm | +23mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2013 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS relative to FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
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FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
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