Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sony E 16mm F/2.8

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

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Sony E 16mm F/2.8

Sony E 16mm F/2.8

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Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sony E 16mm F/2.8

When comparing Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

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 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 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.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony E 16mm F/2.8 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 24 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II.

Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Sony E 16mm F/2.8:

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II Sony E 16mm F/2.8
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS IISony E 16mm F/2.8

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BrandSonySony
Weight1045 g67 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length70 - 200 mm16 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance40 cm24 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread7749
StabilizationYesNo
ParfocalYesMissing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesNo
Stabilization TypeSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)Missing


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Sony E 16mm F/2.8 was last updated on August 14, 2025.