Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
Sony
76 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Laowa
66 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Macro
Budget
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 58 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 58 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 5★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | Full-Frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 185 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm0.003score per dollar
vs
Laowa 58mm f/2.80.006score per dollar
Laowa 58mm f/2.8 offers 2.0x better value for money
Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
