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 F4 ZA OSS 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 F4 ZA OSS with a length of 99mm, is 29mm 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 F4 ZA OSS's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III and Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS 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 F4 ZA OSS 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 F4 ZA OSS weighs 518g, 34% (272g) lighter than the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III's weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS 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 but while Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS's widest aperture value is
F4.0 .
