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Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G

Full-frame wide-angle power zoom, built for handheld vlogging. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it
7
From 17 reports.
Released
2022
First cited here by DSLR Video Shooter, March 2022. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for size & weight and sharpness
From 2 reviews. What they said

$1,298.00

Checked Oct 14, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest December 2022

What YouTube reviews of the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Size & weight
  • Sharpness
  • Autofocus
  • Value
  • SharpnessMostly positive: Leans positive.Center sharp wide open, but corners and close-ups weaker.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “at the widest angle of 16 mm and F4 we see razor sharpness and excellent contrast in the middle of the image”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 4:36

    • “this lens is damn sharp so sharp in fact that in many cases at an equivalent F4 aperture the power Zoom is just as sharp if not sharper than the G master in some cases which is just insane”

      VideoPat Kay · December 2022Watch at 3:57

    Complaints (2)

    • “less encouraging is the very poor close-up image quality at F4”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 7:03

    • “although admittedly the image which Corners aren't quite as sharp as you might see on some prime lenses”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 5:56

  • Rendering & bokehNot covered by enough reviews
  • AutofocusMostly positive: Leans positive.Fast, quiet autofocus with minimal breathing; rare misfocus noted.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “the autofocus Motor Works quickly silently and smoothly”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 3:02

    • “the lens displays very little Focus breathing whether you're zoomed in or zoomed out”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 0:43

    • “the insanely fast autofocus”

      VideoPat Kay · December 2022Watch at 6:57

    Complaints (1)

    • “on rare occasions this copy of the lens would misfocus which surprised me”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 3:09

  • Size & weightRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Very compact and light, far lighter than the G Master.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “the lens is relatively compact for a full-frame optic”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 1:30

    • “the lens only weighs about 350 G less than a pound which is really impressive”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 1:47

    • “it weighs just a measly 353 grams at a length of 88.1 millimeters versus the g Master at 680 grams and 121.6 millimeters in length”

      VideoPat Kay · December 2022Watch at 6:02

  • Build & handlingNot covered by enough reviews
  • ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Pricey for f4, but near-GM quality at much lower cost.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “it's an incredible one thousand dollars cheaper than the G Master almost half price and it gets the majority of the way in terms of quality”

      VideoPat Kay · December 2022Watch at 1:04

    • “this lens has almost G Master Level quality at a g level price”

      VideoPat Kay · December 2022Watch at 12:34

    Complaints (1)

    • “the lens's price is definitely on a high side Fern optic with a maximum apture of f4”

      VideoChristopher Frost · July 2022Watch at 8:36

A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.

Price history

  • Oct 14, 2026$1,298.00
  • Oct 7, 2026$1,298.00
  • Oct 5, 2026$1,298.00
  • Sep 16, 2026$1,298.00

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