Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
 vs
Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Better wide angle 16 mm vs 70 mm
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 4.4x better wide angle
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Lighter 0.9 kg vs 1.4 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
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 Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 5.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.2x
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 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $1,699.00 vs $1,998.00
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 The best price we've seen is $299 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k

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
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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No significant shared competitors found.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Wide angle lens

$998
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification 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 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$748
Magnification Much more magnification
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 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 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

Sports lens

$799
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sports lens

$899
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Pentax-k

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