When comparing Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS which weighs 2115 g.
Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Full specifications table of Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS and Sony E 16mm F/2.8:
Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS | Sony E 16mm F/2.8 | |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Weight | 2115 g | 67 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 200 - 600 mm | 16 mm |
Largest Aperture | 5.6 - 6.3 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 24 cm |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 49 |
Stabilization | Yes | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |
Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |