The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 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 20-70mm F4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 with a length of 88mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G's 79mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 20-70mm F4 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 FE 20-70mm F4 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 FE PZ 16-35mm F4 weighs 353g, 27% (135g) lighter than the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G's weight of 488g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 have the same Filter thread size of 72mm .
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G has a focal range of 20-70mm and
3.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
