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 G and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art 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. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G with a length of 88mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G's 81mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G and Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 G weighs 353g, which means it is 442g (55%) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art which has a weight of 795g.
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Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has a focal range of 14-24mm and 1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 36mm.