A6100vs Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
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Sony
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023)
Starting from £2099 new
Best for Landscape, architecture & astrophotography
View Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Landscape, Architecture & Astrophotography — Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023): Sony's best ultra-wide zoom ever — dramatically lighter than the original, with world-class sharpness and a stunning minimum focus distance.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable; only the sony fe 16-35mm f/2.8 gm ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,099 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 22cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | XD linear motors — ultra-fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 547g |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 87.8mm diameter × 111.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | N/A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6100 | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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