Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 500mm F4 G SSM and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Name | Sony 500mm F4 G SSM | Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL500F40G | SAL1635Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Release Year | 2012 | 2008 |
Release Date | 2012-03-06 | 2008-09-09 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
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 500mm F4 G SSM |
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 | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 400 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,24 |
Aperture |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Construction | 11 elements / 10 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements | 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements |
Focal Length |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Focal Length | 500 mm | 16-35 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No information |
Diameter | 140 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 368 mm | 114 mm |
Weight | 3460 gr | 900 gr |
Other |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH118 | ALCSH106 |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |