The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G and the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 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. Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G with a length of 110mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G's 78mm 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 PZ 18-105mm F4 G weighs 482g, which means it is 438g (47%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 which has a weight of 920g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G has a focal range of 18-105mm and
5.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-157.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 216mm.
