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 Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN 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 Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN with a length of 65mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN 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 Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN 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. Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN weighs 325g, 7% (28g) lighter than the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4's weight of 353g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN 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 .
Leica L 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 Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm .
