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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM 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 16-35mm F2.8 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G with a length of 88mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM also has a larger diameter of 89mm 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM 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 327g (48%) lighter than the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM which has a weight of 680g.
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Filter Threads
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM has a 82mm 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 G:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-35mm but while Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G has the fastest aperture of
F4-22, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.