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 Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 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. Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 with a length of 100mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II and Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 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 Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 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. Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 weighs 500g, 8% (47g) lighter than the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II's weight of 547g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-35mm but while Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4's widest aperture value is
F4 .
