Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM IIvsTokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E PLUS

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

16-35mm / F2.8

atx-m 23mm F1.4 E PLUS

23mm / F1.4

35mm equiv.

Which to choose

When the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II suits you better

  • Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
  • Weather sealingHas weather sealing

When the atx-m 23mm F1.4 E PLUS 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

← Mount
  • FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II111.5mm long × 87.8mm diameter

atx-m 23mm F1.4 E PLUS left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.

Specifications compared

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II compared with Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E PLUS.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM IITokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E PLUSDifference
Focal length (wide)16mm23mm−7mm
Focal length (tele)35mm23mm+12mm
Max aperture (wide)F2.8F1.42.0 stops darker
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F1.42.0 stops darker
Min apertureF22F16+6.0
Min focus distance22cmNo data
Max magnification0.32×No data
Aperture blades11bladesNo data
Weight547gNo data
Length111.5mmNo data
Diameter87.8mmNo data
Filter size82mm52mm+30mm
Released20232024−1year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingYesNoYes
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II relative to atx-m 23mm F1.4 E PLUS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

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atx-m 23mm F1.4 E PLUS

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