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differences

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

Has a silent focus motor Sony SSM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2.2x vs 1x
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More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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At its widest, the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Lighter 224 g vs 0.9 kg
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3.8x lighter
Cheaper $1,098.00 vs $1,998.00
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The best price we've seen is $900 cheaper (around 50% less)
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar Learn more about
the Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *:35 mm
24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar:24 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$448

Length Is shorter
Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,498

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698

Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$798

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sony 20mm f/2.8

Sony 20mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$348

Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Weight Is heavier
Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Portrait lens

$298

Length Is shorter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Leica Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4

Leica Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$5,350

Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Magnification Less magnification
Length Slightly longer
Zeiss Distagon  T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Lens

$199

Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298

Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture

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