The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II and the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR 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. Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 112mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II and Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II and the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR 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, which means it is 178g (24%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR which has a weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II and the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM 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 .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR has a focal range of 20-35mm and 1.8X zoom ratio .
