Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1635GM SAL1635Z2
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2017 2015
Release Date 2017-05-17 2015-04-23
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1898 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Piezoelectric Ring-type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,19 0,24
Aperture
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 11 9
Optics
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Extreme Aspherical & ED elements, Nano AR & Fluorine Coatings 1 ED, 1 super ED, 3 aspherical elements plus T coating
Focal Length
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 16-35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 19 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 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 83 mm
Length 122 mm 114 mm
Weight 680 gr 872 gr
Other
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH149 ALC-SH106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A