Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

When comparing Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Zoom lenses, which means that you can choose both Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P or Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM:

	Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P	Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Canon	Sony
Weight	Missing	680 g
Lens Mount	Missing	Sony E
Focal Length	15.5 - 47 mm	16 - 35 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	28 cm
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Aperture Range	Missing	2.8 - 22
Filter Thread Diameter	Missing	82
Aperture Blades	Missing	11
Lens Groups	Missing	13
Lens Elements	Missing	16
Autofocus	Missing	Evet
Weather Seal	Missing	Yes
Full Frame Coverage	Missing	Yes
Lens Hood Included	Missing	Yes