Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS
Both are Sony E mount zooms for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G | Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-25mm | 16-35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G covers 16-25mm and the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS covers 16-35mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 GSee price on Amazon
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSSSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G and the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS?
The Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G is 16-25mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS is 16-35mm f/4 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G or the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS?
The Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G and Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
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