The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samyang 16mm f2.0 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G with a length of 55mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 16mm f2.0 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G's 70mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G weighs 178g, which means it is 405g (69%) lighter than the Samyang 16mm f2.0 which has a weight of 583g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 16mm f2.0:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Samyang 16mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a focal range of 10-20mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 16mm f2.0 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
