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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G

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.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

SpecSony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM IISony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G
Focal length16-35mm16-25mm
Max aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Typezoomzoom
Coveragefull-framefull-frame
MountSony ESony E

Which should you buy?

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G?
The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II is 16-35mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G is 16-25mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Do the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II and Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G 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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