Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG Art IIvsSony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
35mm F1.2 DG Art II
35mm / F1.2
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FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
16-35mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 35mm F1.2 DG Art II suits you better
- Brightness3.5 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G suits you better
- Weight392g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 35mm F1.2 DG Art II113.4mm long × 81mm diameter
- FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G88.1mm long × 80.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG Art II | Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 16mm | +19mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F4 | 3.5 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F4 | 3.5 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | — | 24cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.23× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 745g | 353g | +392g |
| Length | 113.4mm | 88.1mm | +25.3mm |
| Diameter | 81mm | 80.5mm | +0.5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 72mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | +3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 35mm F1.2 DG Art II relative to FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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35mm F1.2 DG Art II
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FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
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