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 35mm F1.4 GM II
Sony E Mount
524g GM wide-angle with XD Linear AF — 20% lighter than the original 35mm F1.4 GM.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II is 8 months newer.
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Wins
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Wins
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Length (76 mm vs 127 mm)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Min focus distance (27 cm vs 38 cm)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 76 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
⌀65 × 127 mm
547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
⌀76 × 76 mm
524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 51mm longer and 11mm narrower than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 23 g heavier than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
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
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 76 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.23 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
76 mm vs 127 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
27 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
524 g vs 547 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
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 35mm F1.4 GM II
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
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 June 2026.