Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL1635GM | SEL35F28Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2017-05-17 | 2013-10-16 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1898 USD | 598 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| 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 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Piezoelectric | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,19 | 0,12 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Extreme Aspherical & ED elements, Nano AR & Fluorine Coatings | 3 aspheric elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 16-35 mm | 35 mm |
| Zoom Range | 19 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 62 mm |
| Length | 122 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 680 gr | 120 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH149 | ALC-SH129 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Lens hood accepts 40.5mm filters |
