Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM IIvsSony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
16-35mm / F2.8
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FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*
35mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II suits you better
- Weight83g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
When the FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T* suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II111.5mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*112mm long × 78.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II | Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 35mm | −19mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 22cm | 30cm | −0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.32× | 0.18× | +0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 547g | 630g | −83g |
| Length | 111.5mm | 112mm | −0.5mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 78.5mm | +9.3mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 | +8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II relative to FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
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FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*
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