Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70300G SAL1635Z2
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2008 2015
Release Date 2008-01-30 2015-04-23
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ring-type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,24
Aperture
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED, 1 super ED, 3 aspherical elements plus T coating
Focal Length
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 70-300 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 230 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 136 mm 114 mm
Weight 760 gr 872 gr
Other
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH140 ALC-SH106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A