Lens Comparison
Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G vs Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G
Key Differences
- Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G has a better weight (353g (12.5 oz) vs 488g (1.08 lb)).
- 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 0.24x).
- Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G has a better length (88.1mm vs 99mm).
- Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 28 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 20-70mm | 16-35mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | 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 | XD Linear | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 28 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.39x | 0.24x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 72mm |
| Diameter | 78.7mm | 80.5mm |
| Length | 99mm | 88.1mm |
| Weight | 488g (1.08 lb) | 353g (12.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
