Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 vs Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 and Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM .

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Product
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2 Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sony Canon
SKU SEL1635GM2
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2023 1999
Release Date 2023-08-29
MSRP N/A 7999 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Mount Sony E Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 22 cm 300 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32
Aperture
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 extreme aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 ED aspherical, 2 ED, 1 super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 16-35 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 88 mm 163 mm
Length 112 mm 349 mm
Weight 547 gr 5370 gr
Other
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM2
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 82 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH177 ET-155
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A