Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
Key differences
- —The Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS is 162g lighter (518g vs 680g).
- —The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS cost $850 less ($1,350 vs $2,200).
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 16–35mm
- 16–35mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 680g
- 518g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.5 × 121.6mm
- 78.0 × 98.5mm
- Volume
- 748 cm³
- 471 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.91 g/cm³
- 1.10 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.28m
- Max magnification
- 0.19×
- 0.19×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 12 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Direct Drive SSM (x2)
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2017
- 2014
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,200
- $1,350◆
- Sharpness
- 8.9◆
- 7.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0◆
- 7.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 8.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 7.4
- 7.4
Performance overlay
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
- Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.