Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II vs Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G

Key Differences

  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better weight (109g (3.8 oz) vs 488g (1.08 lb)).
  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $1,099).
  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better length (29.9mm vs 99mm).
  • Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better max magnification (0.39x vs 0.21x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length16-50mm20-70mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements816
Optical Groups713
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View94° – 34°
35mm Equivalent24-75mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance25 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.21x0.39x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$249$1,099
Filter Size40mm72mm
Diameter61.4mm78.7mm
Length29.9mm99mm
Weight109g (3.8 oz)488g (1.08 lb)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo