Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM.

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Product
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Name Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1635GM SAL35F18
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Release Year 2017 2010
Release Date 2017-05-17 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1898 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Piezoelectric Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,19 0,2
Aperture
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 11 9
Optics
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Extreme Aspherical & ED elements, Nano AR & Fluorine Coatings No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Focal Length 16-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 70 mm
Length 122 mm 52 mm
Weight 680 gr 170 gr
Other
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 82 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH149 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A