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 17-28mm F2.8 Di III 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. Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 with a length of 88mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III 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 17-28mm F2.8 Di III 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. Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 weighs 353g, which means it is 67g (15%) lighter than the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III 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 17-28mm F2.8 Di III:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III 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 17-28mm F2.8 Di III has a focal range of 17-28mm and 1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.5 - 42mm .
