The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 21mm f3.5 and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 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 Thypoch 21mm f3.5 with a length of 35mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Thypoch 21mm f3.5's 58mm diameter.
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. Thypoch 21mm f3.5 weighs 131g, which means it is 222g (62%) lighter than the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 which has a weight of 353g.
Filter Threads
The Thypoch 21mm f3.5 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 21mm f3.5:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Thypoch 21mm f3.5 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Thypoch 21mm f3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
