Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G vs Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G and Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T.
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Product |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Name | Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL20F18G | SEL1635Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Release Year | 2020 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2020-02-25 | 2014-09-15 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 898 USD | 998 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Linear Motor | No information |
Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 19 cm | N/A |
Maximum Magnification | 0,22 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Construction | 14 elements / 12 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 2 aspherical + 3 ED elements, Nano AR coating | 5 Aspherical 3 ED Glass |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Focal Length | 20 mm | 16-35 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
19 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Length | 85 mm | 99 mm |
Weight | 373 gr | 518 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH162 | ALC-SH134 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |