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 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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 24-70mm F2.8 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 136mm. The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM with a length of 122mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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 weighs 680g, which means it is 206g (23%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM which has a weight of 886g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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
Both the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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 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 24-70mm F2.8 GM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm .
