Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
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Key differences
- Max magnification: 0.23× on the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G, against 0.19× on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS, against No on the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G.
- Internal zoom: Yes on the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G, against No on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G, against No on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS.
- Weight: 353 g on the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G, against 518 g on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS.
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| Lowest price today | $1,248 new | $998 new $674.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 16–35mm | 16–35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 16–35mm (full frame) | 16–35mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 12 | 12 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.28 m | 0.28 m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× (best) | 0.19× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (XD Linear) | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | Yes (best) | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes (best) | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 353 g (best) | 518 g |
| Diameter × length | 80.5 × 88.1 mm | 78 × 98.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | 72 mm |
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