Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 vs Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 and Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM.

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Product
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Name Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Manufacturer Sony Canon
SKU SEL1635GM2
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Release Year 2023 2023
Release Date 2023-08-29 2023-10-11
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Mount Sony E Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 22 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32 0,12
Aperture
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 11 9
Optics
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 extreme aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 ED aspherical, 2 ED, 1 super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings 1 Super UD, 3 UD, and 3 aspherical lenses
Focal Length
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Focal Length 16-35 mm 10-20 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm 10 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 88 mm 84 mm
Length 112 mm 112 mm
Weight 547 gr 570 gr
Other
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 82 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH177 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A