Comparison of Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor and Sony SAL-1680Z Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5

Attribute	Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor ×	Sony SAL-1680Z Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ×
Filter Size (mm)	67	62
Notes	DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only. Lens hood, case included.	Included Accessories: SH005 Lens Hood
Closest Focus (m)	0.38	0.37
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.16	0.24
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Length (mm)	75	83
APS Equivalent	27 - 105mm	24 - 120mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 70.00	16.00 - 80.00
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Name	Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor	Sony SAL-1680Z Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5
Weight (g)	390	440
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 25.00	3.50 - 29.00
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	22.80 - 76.00	20.00 - 83.00
Lens Construction	15 elements in 13 groups, including 3 ED and 1 aspherical elements	14 elements in 10 groups, including 2 aspherical elements
Diameter (mm)	73	72
Focus Details	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override	Internal; Auto Clutch