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
Sony
FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
Sony E Mount
FE 24-50mm F2.8 G — 24–50mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is 8 months newer.
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Wins
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Wins
FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (22.1 cm vs 38 cm)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.25 ×)
- BFE 24-50mm F2.8 G has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 87.8 mm)
- BFE 24-50mm F2.8 G has lower Weight (440 g vs 547 g)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (111.5 mm vs 112 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 112 mm
547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
⌀70 × 112 mm
440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 1mm shorter and 18mm wider than FE 24-50mm F2.8 G.
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 107 g heavier than FE 24-50mm F2.8 G.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.1 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
111.5 mm vs 112 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 87.8 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
440 g vs 547 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
FE 24-50mm 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
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 July 2026.