The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM 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. Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 with a length of 88mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM 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, which means it is 187g (34%) lighter than the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM which has a weight of 540g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM 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 FE PZ 16-35mm F4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has a focal range of 14-35mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4 - 56mm .
