The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 112mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II weighs 547g, 30% (243g) lighter than the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III's weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
