The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 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 PZ 16-35mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Sony E 15mm F1.4 G with a length of 70mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 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 15mm F1.4 G weighs 219g, which means it is 134g (37%) lighter than the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 which has a weight of 353g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 15mm F1.4 G has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 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 15mm F1.4 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
