The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E 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 Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E with a length of 85mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E's 70mm 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. Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E weighs 340g, which means it is 13g (3%) lighter than the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 which has a weight of 353g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 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
Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
