Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
Key differences
- —The FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G is 327g lighter (353g vs 680g).
- —The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G cost $1,000 less ($1,200 vs $2,200).
- —For close-ups the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G reaches 0.23× vs 0.19×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 16–35mm
- 16–35mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 680g
- 353g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.5 × 121.6mm
- 80.5 × 88.1mm
- Volume
- 748 cm³
- 448 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.91 g/cm³
- 0.79 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.24m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.19×
- 0.23×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 13 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Direct Drive SSM (x2)
- XD Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2017
- 2022
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,200
- $1,200◆
- Sharpness
- 8.9◆
- 8.7
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0◆
- 7.4
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8
- 9.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.5
- Value / Size
- 7.4
- 8.3◆
Performance overlay
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
- FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.