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
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find the 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 size compare in real life.
Comparison image of Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G and Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Size and Weight Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer 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.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G and 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 A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of 16-35mm and the fastest aperture of F4-22.