When comparing Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS and Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS which weighs 840 g, compared to the loser Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G which weighs 1390 g.
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
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 C 16–35mm T3.1 G and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS:
Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Weight | 1390 g | 840 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 16 - 35 mm | 70 - 200 mm |
Largest Aperture | 3.1 | 4 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | Missing |
Type | Zoom | Zoom |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | Missing |
Stabilization | No | Yes |
Parfocal | Yes | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |