The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S 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 Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S 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 Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S E's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S E and Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S E and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 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, 1% (7g) lighter than the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S E's weight of 360g.
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S E has a filter size of 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S E:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S 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 ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
