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Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens Compared to the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/12 | 13/12 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 107°-63° | 83° – 44° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/4.0-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 19.3 oz (547g) | 12.5 oz (353g) |
| Actual Weight | 19.3 oz (547.7g) | 12.5 oz (354.5g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.7 oz (20.5g) | 0.7 oz (20.4g) |
| In-Use Weight | 20.1 oz (568.2g) | 13.2 oz (374.9g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.46 x 4.39” (87.8 x 111.5mm) | 3.17 x 3.47” (80.5 x 88.1mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.46 x 4.6” (88 x 116.8mm) | 3.14 x 3.68” (79.8 x 93.4mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.91” (124.8mm) | 3.68” (93.4mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | Y / N |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.31” (8mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.84 x 1.06” (97.5 x 26.8mm) | 3.74 x 1.06” (95 x 26.9mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.42 - 5.73” (137.6 - 145.6mm) | 4.53 - 4.53” (115 - 115mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.89” / 0.89” (22.5mm / 22.5mm) | 0.52” / 0.69” (13.2mm / 17.4mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 72mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Quad XD Linear | Dual XD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 140° | 165° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.7” (221mm) | 11.02” / 9.45” (280mm / 240mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 7.95” / 8.31” (202mm / 211mm) | 9.06” / 9.06” (230mm / 230mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.32x | 0.23x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 60° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH177 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH172 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | Y / Pouch |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 16mm = 2.09' 20mm = 2.50' 24mm = 2.94' 28mm = 3.40' 35mm = 4.17' |
16mm = 2.00' 20mm = 2.51' 24mm = 2.96' 28mm = 3.39' 35mm = 4.17' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 16mm = 636mm 20mm = 762mm 24mm = 897mm 28mm = 1036mm 35mm = 1271mm |
16mm = 611mm 20mm = 765mm 24mm = 901mm 28mm = 1033mm 35mm = 1271mm |
| Review | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 G PZ Lens |
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