Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
 vs
Canon
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM.
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * Learn more about
the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.2x
Help
 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *:Sony SSM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *

Wide angle lens

$1,998
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 * vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 * vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Fujifilm FUJINON 14mm f/2.8 XF

Fujifilm FUJINON 14mm f/2.8 XF

Lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the FUJINON 14mm f/2.8 XF vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Sony Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM

Sony Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM

Low light lens

$1,398
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$369
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$748
Lowest price Cheaper
Zoom range More zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,179
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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