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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A with a length of 86mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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. Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A weighs 335g, 5% (18g) 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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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 .
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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A has a focal range of 11-20mm and 1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
