Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Narrower aperture

f/22

f/16

At its narrowest, the 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

More magnification

1:4 (0.2x)

1:7.4 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo

More zoom

2.2x

More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better wide angle

16 mm

50 mm

3.1x better wide angle

Learn more about
the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.4

f/2.8

At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Cheaper

$399.00

$1,998.00

The best price we've seen is $1,599 cheaper (5x less)

Shorter

68 mm

114 mm

More than 40% shorter

Slightly lighter

0.5 kg

0.9 kg

More than 40% lighter

Slightly better telephoto

50 mm

35 mm

More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *:	Sony SSM
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha:	Sigma HSM

Poor telephoto

16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *:	35 mm
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha:	50 mm

competitors

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$894

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Fujifilm FUJINON 14mm f/2.8 XF

Lens

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the FUJINON 14mm f/2.8 XF vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Compare the FUJINON 14mm f/2.8 XF vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$439

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$748

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks 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 *

Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$269

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Lacks autofocus

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499

Fisheye lens

Slightly cheaper

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Sony Distagon T 24mm f/2 SSM*

Low light lens

$1,398

Is a prime lens

Wider aperture

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

Macro lens

$369

Much narrower aperture

Much more magnification

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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 *

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997

Less magnification

Slightly longer

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$423

Narrower aperture

Slightly shorter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$143

Narrower aperture

Slightly lighter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$489

Much more magnification

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sony D 50mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$573

Much more magnification

Much narrower aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the D 50mm f/2.8 Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

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Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
vs
Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha