Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS.
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Product |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Name | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL1635GM | SEL100400GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Release Year | 2017 | 2017 |
Release Date | 2017-05-17 | 2017-04-19 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1898 USD | 2498 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Piezoelectric | Linear Motor |
Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 98 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,19 | 0,35 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 22 elements / 16 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | Extreme Aspherical & ED elements, Nano AR & Fluorine Coatings | Two ED, one super ED element. Fluorine-coated front element. |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Focal Length | 16-35 mm | 100-400 mm |
Zoom Range | 19 mm | 300 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
Optical SteadyShot |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Length | 122 mm | 205 mm |
Weight | 680 gr | 1395 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH149 | ALC-SH151 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |