Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T vs Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T

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Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Name Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL2470Z SEL1635Z
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Release Year 2013 2014
Release Date 2013-10-16 2014-09-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 898 USD 998 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
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 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 5 aspherical, 1 ED 5 Aspherical 3 ED Glass
Focal Length
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Focal Length 24-70 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3 stops N/A
Physical
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 73 mm 78 mm
Length 95 mm 99 mm
Weight 426 gr 518 gr
Other
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
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-SH130 ALC-SH134
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A