The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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 RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 127mm. The Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II with a length of 114mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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. Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM weighs 840g, which means it is 32g (3%) lighter than the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II which has a weight of 872g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a 77mm 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 RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has a focal range of 15-35mm and
2.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 56mm .
On the other hand, the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 52.5mm .
