Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) is lighter by 723g.
- Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) goes wider (16mm vs 70mm).
- Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II reaches further (200mm vs 50mm).
- Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II is the newer design (2013 vs 2011).
| Spec | 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 16-50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2013 | 2011 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 16 | 13 |
| Af motor | SSM | SSM |
| Elements | 19 | 16 |
| Weight g | 1300 | 577 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 72 |
| Length mm | 196.6 | 88.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.2 |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony's second 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM for A-mount, with a dust and moisture resistant build and a ring-type SSM motor. It weighs about 1,300 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Wide focus-ring control with SSM manual override
Cons
- Weighs about 1,300 g
- No in-lens stabilization
Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650)
The standard zoom for APS-C A-mount cameras, with a constant f/2.8 aperture, SSM motor and dust and moisture resistant build. It weighs about 577 g.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
- 72mm filter size
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavier than typical kit zooms
- No stabilization in the lens