Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T and Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM.

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Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Name Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL1635Z SEL35F14GM
Release Date and Price
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Release Year 2008 2021
Release Date 2008-09-09 2021-01-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1298 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Linear Motor (Dual)
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 27 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,23
Aperture
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 9 11
Optics
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements 1 aspherical + 2 XA, Nano AR Coating II
Focal Length
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
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 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Weather Sealing No information Yes
Diameter 83 mm 76 mm
Length 114 mm 96 mm
Weight 900 gr 524 gr
Other
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH106 ALCSH164
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A