Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA vs Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G

Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA vs Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G

When comparing Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G and Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA which weighs 281 g, compared to the loser Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G which weighs 1390 g.

Winner: Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA

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 50 cm for Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA.

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 Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA and Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G:

	Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA	Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Sony
Weight	281 g	1390 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	55 mm	16 - 35 mm
Largest Aperture	1.8	3.1
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	50 cm	28 cm
Type	Prime	Zoom
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	49 mm	114 mm
Stabilization	Missing	No
Parfocal	Missing	Yes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Missing	Yes