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 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 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. Sony FE 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G with a length of 55mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.8's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and Sony FE 35mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Size and Weight 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 102g (36%) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 which has a weight of 280g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 has a 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 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 .
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 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm .
