Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 GvsTamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
10-20mm / F4
15-30mm equiv.
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17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
17-28mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the E PZ 10-20mm F4 G suits you better
- Weight242g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 13cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 10-20mm in a single lens
When the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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
- E PZ 10-20mm F4 G55mm long × 69.8mm diameter
- 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD99mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G | Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 10mm | 17mm | −7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 28mm | −8mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 13cm | 19cm | −0.06m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.19× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 178g | 420g | −242g |
| Length | 55mm | 99mm | −44mm |
| Diameter | 69.8mm | 73mm | −3.2mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 | +3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E PZ 10-20mm F4 G relative to 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
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17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
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