Does anybody knows whats the difference between this lens and the new version?
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I would go to the website and see what info you can find there. They may have both lenses there. You can also try to go to a photo review site such as Ken Rockwell to see what they have to say.
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It looks like the "#883-101" is a newer version for the same model. You may not be able to buy "#880-101". I did a comparison of these two versions and here are differences [values for #883-101], (values for #880-101): 1. Angle View: [69.3 - 5.7], (76.5 - 6.5) 2. Minimum Focus Distance: [13.8" (35.05 cm)], (1.48' (45 cm)) 3. Elements/Groups: [13/16], (18/14) 4. Filter Thread: [62 mm], (72 mm) 5. Dimensions (DxL): [Approx. 2.9x3.5" (7.37x8.89 cm)], (Approx. 3.1x4.0" (7.87x10.16 cm)) 6. Weight: [1.04 lb. (470g)], (1.39 lb. (630g)) - Most of other features are the same. I hope this will be helpful.
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Hi thomyi, you may try checking on the link below for the direct comparison between the two lenses. -Elyhttp://store.sony.com/gsi/webstore/WFS/SNYNA-SNYUS-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProductCompareService-Show?CategoryID=on0KmUBxnZQAAAFEYhlScEcW
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It is just a little bit thinner (a few mm) but that's not a big deal. The main difference is that the 20 mm lens is better optically.
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Well I may be muddling the water but I just called Sony and asked this question. The Lady I talked to said they still ship this lens without the new firmware and when purchased you must send it back to get the update. Doesn't make sense but its the only answer I could get.
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I had the f4 version, and sold it to a friend to buy the F2.8II. Frankly, the increase in IQ is there but very slight. I would have no qualms about going back to the F4 version, it's a stunning lens. So unless you have a specific need for F2.8 (weddings for example as others mention), the added weight of the 2.8 to me is hard to justify. These are both exceptional lenses, the difference is like comparing a Bentley and a Rolls-Royce.
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Yes, the only difference is it does not attach to the lens. It is a much cheaper version that is perfect 98% of the time, and the other 2% is probably me doing something wrong.
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I think you just picked up the DX somewhere. The lens is DX with or without that in the seller's description. Note though that the new model is a VRII.
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The non-macro version is the older model of this lens and uses 72mm filters. The macro version is the new and improved version, uses 62mm filters and is manufactured somewhat differently. I believe the new macro version is supposed to be a bit smaller overall and lighter than the older version.
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I just saw that the new model (pzd) is just 20 dollars more and its lighter. The old version is a great all around lens. I highly recommend it. Recently i bought the 17-50 2.8 VC which way sharper and brighter, but the zoom range of this one is amazing. Good luck
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It's about the same this lens is what the earlier models came with I think I have the 16-50 lens too this one is just all manual and it feel there's more attachments for it like wide angle and fish eye instead of buying a whole new lens for both of those options.
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I have had both versions of the lens and definitely preferred the one with IS. With that said, the difference in price is significant and the non-stabilized version produces superb images. If you are shooting outdoors with plenty of light it is perfect. If light is an issue when shooting I would definitely save up for the IS version.
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This lens is the later version. It is much lighter to carry and is both faster and not nearly as heavy. Mine is near new but I am going to sell it only to buy a new prime lens that I want.
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It looks like the "#883-101" is a newer version for the same model. You may not be able to buy "#880-101". I did a comparison of these two versions and here are differences [values for #883-101], (values for #880-101):1. Angle View: [69.3° - 5.7°], (76.5° - 6.5°)2. Minimum Focus Distance: [13.8" (35.05 cm)], (1.48' (45 cm))3. Elements/Groups: [13/16], (18/14)4. Filter Thread: [62 mm], (72 mm)5. Dimensions (DxL): [Approx. 2.9x3.5" (7.37x8.89 cm)], (Approx. 3.1x4.0" (7.87x10.16 cm))6. Weight: [1.04 lb. (470g)], (1.39 lb. (630g))- Most of other features are the same.I hope this will be helpful. It looks like the "#883-101" is a newer version for the same model. You may not be able to buy "#880-101". I did a comparison of these two versions and here are differences [values for #883-101], (values for #880-101):1. Angle View: [69.3° - 5.7°], (76.5° - 6.5°)2. Minimum Focus Distance: [13.8" (35.05 cm)], (1.48' (45 cm))3. Elements/Groups: [13/16], (18/14)4. Filter Thread: [62 mm], (72 mm)5. Dimensions (DxL): [Approx. 2.9x3.5" (7.37x8.89 cm)], (Approx. 3.1x4.0" (7.87x10.16 cm))6. Weight: [1.04 lb. (470g)], (1.39 lb.... » Read More It looks like the "#883-101" is a newer version for the same model. You may not be able to buy "#880-101". I did a comparison of these two versions and here are differences [values for #883-101], (values for #880-101):1. Angle View: [69.3° - 5.7°], (76.5° - 6.5°)2. Minimum Focus Distance: [13.8" (35.05 cm)], (1.48' (45 cm))3. Elements/Groups: [13/16], (18/14)4. Filter Thread: [62 mm], (72 mm)5. Dimensions (DxL): [Approx. 2.9x3.5" (7.37x8.89 cm)], (Approx. 3.1x4.0" (7.87x10.16 cm))6. Weight: [1.04 lb. (470g)], (1.39 lb. (630g))- Most of other features are the same.I hope this will be helpful. « Show Less
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Im not selling this, lens. I recently purchased one and it was new. I think somehow this link got sent to the wrong person.
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That part of the model number tells you about the lens. The lens with the GF5X is an upgraded model.
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Here's the deal:F8-older model==> NON wide lens, better quality photos, faster sensor resulting SLIGHTLY better pictures in low lightF18-newer model==> Wide lens, good pictures but slightly less sharper than F8 due to wider lens and more crammed pixels onto the same sensor.And the reason wht the FZ8 get better reviews than the F18 for the points mentioned above.SS