Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 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 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II | Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL70400G2 | SAL1635Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2013-02-20 | 2008-09-09 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1578 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 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 70-400mm F4-5.6 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 | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Extends | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,27 | 0,24 |
Aperture |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Construction | 18 elements / 12 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 70-400 mm | 16-35 mm |
| Zoom Range | 330 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 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | No information |
| Diameter | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 196 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 1500 gr | 900 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 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-SH121 | ALCSH106 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |