Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T and Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS.

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Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Name Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL1635Z2 SEL35F18
Release Date and Price
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Release Year 2015 2012
Release Date 2015-04-23 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 423 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,15
Aperture
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED, 1 super ED, 3 aspherical elements plus T coating 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
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 Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 63 mm
Length 114 mm 45 mm
Weight 872 gr 155 gr
Other
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH106 ALC-SH112
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A