The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III 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 16-35mm F2.8L III is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II with a length of 114mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III 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 Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II and Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III 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 16-35mm F2.8L III weighs 790g, 9% (82g) lighter than the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II's weight of 872g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III:
Lens Mounts
The Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
