Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL2470Z2 SAL1635Z
Release Date and Price
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2015 2008
Release Date 2015-08-23 2008-09-09
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 34 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,24
Aperture
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements
Focal Length
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 24-70 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 19 mm
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 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing Yes No information
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 111 mm 114 mm
Weight 974 gr 900 gr
Other
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH101 ALCSH106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A