Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2.

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SEL1635GM2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Release Year 2010 2023
Release Date 2010-07-27 2023-08-29
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Linear Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 22 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,32
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 11
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 extreme aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 ED aspherical, 2 ED, 1 super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Focal Length 35 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 DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 88 mm
Length 52 mm 112 mm
Weight 170 gr 547 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH177
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A