Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 vs Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 and Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM.
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Product |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
Name | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 | Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL1635GM2 | SEL35F14GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
Release Year | 2023 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2023-08-29 | 2021-01-13 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 1298 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
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 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
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 35mm F1.4 GM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Linear Motor | Linear Motor (Dual) |
Focus Method | No information | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 22 cm | 27 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,32 | 0,23 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F1,4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
Construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 3 extreme aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 ED aspherical, 2 ED, 1 super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings | 1 aspherical + 2 XA, Nano AR Coating II |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
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 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Length | 112 mm | 96 mm |
Weight | 547 gr | 524 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH177 | ALCSH164 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |