Lens Comparison
Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS vs Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G
Key Differences
- 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 0.19x).
- Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 28 cm).
- Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better weight (488g (1.08 lb) vs 518g (1.14 lb)).
- Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS has a better length (98.5mm vs 99mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16-35mm | 20-70mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 94° – 34° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 0.39x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 72mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 78.7mm |
| Length | 98.5mm | 99mm |
| Weight | 518g (1.14 lb) | 488g (1.08 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
