Sony
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E Mount
E 16-55mm F2.8 G — 16–55mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
Sony
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II — 16–35mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Wins
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Weight (494 g vs 547 g)
- AE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Length (119 mm vs 127 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the E 16-55mm F2.8 G
- ✓
Weight
494 g vs 547 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
119 mm vs 127 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
No major spec wins compared to E 16-55mm F2.8 G.
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 65 mm
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.