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 Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 Samyang 35mm F1.2 with a length of 74mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.2's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 67g (15%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 .
Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
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 Samyang 35mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
