Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T | Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL1635Z | SAL1635Z2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Release Date | 2014-09-15 | 2015-04-23 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 998 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Ring-type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | N/A | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Construction | 12 elements / 10 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 5 Aspherical 3 ED Glass | 1 ED, 1 super ED, 3 aspherical elements plus T coating |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 99 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 518 gr | 872 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH134 | ALC-SH106 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |