Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II has a better min focus distance (22 cm vs 240 cm).
  • Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II has a better weight (547g (1.21 lb) vs 2115g (4.66 lb)).
  • Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II has a better length (111.5mm vs 318mm).
  • Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5.6).
  • Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS has a better price (msrp) ($1,999 vs $2,299).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length16-35mm200-600mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1524
Optical Groups1217
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/5.6
Minimum Aperturef/22f/32
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View107° – 63°12.3° – 4.2°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearDDSSM
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance22 cm240 cm
Max Magnification0.32x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$2,299$1,999
Filter Size82mm95mm
Diameter87.8mm111.5mm
Length111.5mm318mm
Weight547g (1.21 lb)2115g (4.66 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes