Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
When comparing Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS and Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G which weighs 1390 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS which weighs 1395 g.
Winner: Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G
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 FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 28 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 98 cm for Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS.
Winner: Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G
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 C 16–35mm T3.1 G and Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS:
| Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G | Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | 1390 g | 1395 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 16 - 35 mm | 100 - 400 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.1 | 4.5 - 5.6 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 98 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |