Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II 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 II and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Name | Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II | Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL70300G2 | SAL1635Z2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Release Year | 2014 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2014-11-20 | 2015-04-23 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
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 II |
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 II |
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 II |
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 II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | Nano AR coating | 1 ED, 1 super ED, 3 aspherical elements plus T coating |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
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 II |
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 | 750 gr | 872 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
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 | ALC-SH140 | ALC-SH106 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |