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Sony FE 16–35mm F2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G

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SonyFE 16–35mm F2.8 GM IISonyFE 24-50mm F2.8 G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023May 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–35 mm24–50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction15 elements in 12 groups; Amateur Photographer gives 11 groups in its specification table, so the maker count is used16 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsFive aspherical elements including three XA; one Super ED and two ED elementsFour aspherical elements and two ED glass elements
CoatingsNano AR Coating II; fluorine coating on front elementFluorine coating on the front element
Diaphragm11 rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of view107°–63° full frame; 83°–44° APS-C84–47° full frame; 61–32° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Image circle detailFull-frame coverage; 24–52.5 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C. Photography Blog labels the APS-C angle range as full-frame; maker ranges are used.Full-frame coverage; 36–75 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TCNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.22 m0.18 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.32×0.33× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailFour XD linear motors; floating focus; Linear Response MFTwo linear motors; supports Alpha 9 III AF/AE tracking up to 120 fps under Sony test conditions; actual speed depends on shooting conditions and focus mode
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.22 m at both ends of the zoomAutofocus minimum 0.19 m at 24 mm and 0.30 m at 50 mm; manual focus minimum 0.18 m at 24 mm and 0.29 m at 50 mm; Linear Response MF
Magnification detail–Maximum magnification 0.30× with autofocus or 0.33× with manual focus
Stabilisation detailNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video featuresOptical design suppresses focus breathing, focus shift and axis shift during zoomBreathing compensation on compatible bodies may alter angle of view and image quality, with compensation not guaranteed in every situation. Supports compatible-body Active Mode stabilisation with a narrower angle of view; 4K120p/FHD240p tracking depends on the camera
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter87.8 mm74.8 mm
Length111.5 mm92.3 mm
Weight547 g440 g
ControlsAperture ring, click on/off switch, iris lock, AF/MF switch and two focus-hold buttonsAperture ring with click on/off, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button
Zoom designBarrel extends towards the 16 mm settingShort extending zoom barrel; Sony qualifies its small centre-of-gravity shift for gimbal use
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proofDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Weight detailApproximately 547 g lens; separately supplied hood, caps and case excludedApproximately 440 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH177 petal-shaped bayonet hoodALC-SH178 petal bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH177 hood, ALC-F82S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap, soft case and case strapALC-SH178 hood, ALC-F67S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case
Release detailSony UK announced on 29 August 2023 with September 2023 availability and an approximate £2,400 list price; first-sale precision remains the monthSony UK and North America specify May 2024 availability. Sony Japan revised its original 19 April date to 17 May in an update dated 5 April. Photography Blog gives April; the revised maker sale evidence takes priority. Maker dimensions, 67 mm filter and 36–75 mm APS-C equivalent take priority over typographic mistakes in review text

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