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 F4 ZA OSS 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 F4 ZA OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G with a length of 88mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS's 78mm 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 F4 ZA OSS 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 165g (31%) lighter than the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS which has a weight of 518g.
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Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G and the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G and the Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS 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 and the fastest aperture of
F4-22.