Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2.

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Product
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Name Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1635Z SEL1635GM2
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Release Year 2014 2023
Release Date 2014-09-15 2023-08-29
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 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
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 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
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 F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 22 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32
Aperture
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 11
Optics
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 5 Aspherical 3 ED Glass 3 extreme aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 ED aspherical, 2 ED, 1 super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
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 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 78 mm 88 mm
Length 99 mm 112 mm
Weight 518 gr 547 gr
Other
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH134 ALC-SH177
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A