Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T.
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Product |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Name | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL1635GM | SEL1635Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Release Year | 2017 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2017-05-17 | 2014-09-15 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1898 USD | 998 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
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 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Piezoelectric | No information |
Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | N/A |
Maximum Magnification | 0,19 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | Extreme Aspherical & ED elements, Nano AR & Fluorine Coatings | 5 Aspherical 3 ED Glass |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar 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 | No | Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 89 mm | 78 mm |
Length | 122 mm | 99 mm |
Weight | 680 gr | 518 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH149 | ALC-SH134 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |