Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is lighter by 59g.
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II goes wider (16mm vs 20mm).
- Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G reaches further (70mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II | FE 20-70mm F4 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm (wider) | 20-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 547.0 | 488.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 72 |
| Length mm | 111.5 | 99.0 |
| Diameter mm | 87.8 | 78.7 |
| Min focus m | 0.22 (closer focusing) | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.32 | 0.39 |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
A redesigned f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom from Sony that is lighter and smaller than the first GM, at about 547 g. It uses four XD linear motors and has an aperture ring.
Pros
- Compact for an f/2.8 wide zoom
- XD linear motors for fast autofocus
- 82mm filter thread
Cons
- No built-in stabilization
- Still a sizeable lens at about 547 g
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
A wide-to-standard full-frame zoom for Sony E-mount with constant f/4. It starts at 20mm, wider than the common 24mm standard zoom.
Pros
- 20mm wide end
- Constant f/4 aperture
- Compact at about 488 g
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 zooms
- No stabilization in the lens