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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G 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. Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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. On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II and Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G 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 F2.8 GM II weighs 547g, which means it is 116g (17%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS which has a weight of 663g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 157.5mm .
