Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 vs Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 and Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ.

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Product
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Name Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1635GM2 SELP1635G
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Release Year 2023 2022
Release Date 2023-08-29
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1098 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
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 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Linear Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 22 cm 24 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32 0,23
Aperture
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 11 7
Optics
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 extreme aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 ED aspherical, 2 ED, 1 super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings 2 advanced aspherical 1 (ED) 1 aspherical 1 Super ED 1 ED aspherical
Focal Length
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
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 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 88 mm 81 mm
Length 112 mm 88 mm
Weight 547 gr 353 gr
Other
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH177 ALC-SH172
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A