Sony E 16mm F2.8vsSony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
E 16mm F2.8
16mm / F2.8
24mm equiv.
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FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
16-35mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the E 16mm F2.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight451g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 24cm
When the FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 16mm F2.822.5mm long × 62mm diameter
- FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*98.5mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 16mm F2.8 | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 35mm | −19mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 24cm | 28cm | −0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.08× | 0.19× | −0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 67g | 518g | −451g |
| Length | 22.5mm | 98.5mm | −76mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 78mm | −16mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 72mm | −23mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2014 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 16mm F2.8 relative to FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 16mm F2.8
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FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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