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Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G
The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is 66.5 mm shorter, 19.8 mm slimmer and 374 g lighter than the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II. The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G takes up 76 % less space.
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Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

- Diameter × length
- 87.8 × 111.5 mm (3.46 × 4.39 in)
- Weight
- 547 g (19.3 oz)
- Mount
- Sony E
- Price
- no recent price
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G

- Diameter × length
- 68 × 45 mm (2.68 × 1.77 in)
- Weight
- 173 g (6.1 oz)
- Mount
- Sony E
- Price
- no recent price
Specifications compared
| 16-35mm F2.8 GM II | 40mm F2.5 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16–35mm | 40mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 – f/22 | f/2.5 – f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Angle of view | 107° – 63° | 57° |
| Min. focus distance | 22.1 cm | 25 cm |
| Max. magnification | 0.32x | 0.23x |
| Optical design | 15 elements in 12 groups | 9 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture blades | 11, rounded | 7, rounded |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 49 mm |
| Size (Ø x L) | 87.8 x 111.5 mm | 68 x 45 mm |
| Weight | 547 g | 173 g |
Values that differ are in bold. From the makers' published specifications.
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