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 600mm F4 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
3040g 600mm F4 G Master with XD Linear AF, OSS, and fluorite/ED optics.
$12,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Wins
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 600mm F4 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (22.1 cm vs 450 cm)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (547 g vs 3040 g)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (111.5 mm vs 368 mm)
- AFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.14 ×)
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 600mm F4 GM OSS
⌀160 × 368 mm
3040 g (6.70 lb / 107.23 oz)
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 257mm shorter and 72mm narrower than FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 2493 g lighter than FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.1 cm vs 450 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
547 g vs 3040 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
111.5 mm vs 368 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
87.8 mm vs 160 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Fluorite, 2 ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 600mm F4 GM OSS supports it
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 600mm F4 GM OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
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 August 2026.