Sony FE 28mm F2vsSony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
FE 28mm F2
28mm / F2
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FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
16-35mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the FE 28mm F2 suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight153g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 24cm
- 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
- FE 28mm F260mm long × 64mm diameter
- FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G88.1mm long × 80.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 28mm F2 | Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 16mm | +12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 28mm | 35mm | −7mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F4 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2 | F4 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 29cm | 24cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.23× | −0.10x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 200g | 353g | −153g |
| Length | 60mm | 88.1mm | −28.1mm |
| Diameter | 64mm | 80.5mm | −16.5mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 72mm | −23mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2022 | −7year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 28mm F2 relative to FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 28mm F2
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FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
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