Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM.

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Product
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Name Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL35F18 SEL1635GM
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Release Year 2010 2017
Release Date 2010-07-27 2017-05-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1898 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Piezoelectric
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,19
Aperture
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 11
Optics
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Extreme Aspherical & ED elements, Nano AR & Fluorine Coatings
Focal Length
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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 DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 70 mm 89 mm
Length 52 mm 122 mm
Weight 170 gr 680 gr
Other
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH149
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A