Sony FE 35mm F1.8 vs Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL35F18F SAL1635Z
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2019 2008
Release Date 2019-07-09 2008-09-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 648 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 22 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,24
Aperture
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements
Focal Length
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 35 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing Yes No information
Diameter 66 mm 83 mm
Length 73 mm 114 mm
Weight 280 gr 900 gr
Other
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH159 ALCSH106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A