Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL35F18 SAL1635Z
Release Date and Price
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2012 2008
Release Date 2012-09-12 2008-09-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 423 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
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 Stepper Motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15 0,24
Aperture
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspherical elements 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements
Focal Length
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
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 Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No No information
Diameter 63 mm 83 mm
Length 45 mm 114 mm
Weight 155 gr 900 gr
Other
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH112 ALCSH106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A