Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL70200G | SAL1635Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2008-09-09 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
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 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
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 | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 120 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,21 | 0,24 |
Aperture |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Construction | 19 elements / 16 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 4 ED glass elements | 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 16-35 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 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 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No information |
| Diameter | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 197 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 1500 gr | 900 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
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-SH120 | ALCSH106 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Faster AF and AR coating compared to predecessor. Weight without tripod mount is 1340g. |