Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Key differences
- —The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 133g lighter (547g vs 680g).
- —At launch the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM cost $100 less ($2,200 vs $2,300).
- —For close-ups the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II reaches 0.32× vs 0.19×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 16–35mm
- 16–35mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 680g
- 547g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.5 × 121.6mm
- 87.8 × 111.5mm
- Volume
- 748 cm³
- 675 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.91 g/cm³
- 0.81 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.22m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.19×
- 0.32×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 15 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- Direct Drive SSM (x2)
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2017
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,200◆
- $2,300
- Sharpness
- 8.9
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8
- 9.5◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6
- 8.7◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 7.4◆
- 7.3
Performance overlay
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.