A Review of the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens

The new Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens has turned quite a few heads as a portable, versatile, and relatively affordable wide angle zoom. This great video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. 

Coming to you from Maarten Heilbron, this great video review takes a look at the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens. This particularly lens has a range of impressive features, including:

  • Power Zoom mechanism for smooth zooming in video work
  • Four XD linear motors for smooth, fast, and quiet zooming
  • Significantly reduced focus breathing
  • Two Advanced Aspherical elements and one aspherical element for reduced distortion and increased sharpness
  • Super ED and ED elements for reduced chromatic aberrations and increased clarity
  • ED Aspherical element for aberration correction
  • Rounded seven-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant design with fluorine coating

Altogether, the FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G looks like a highly impressive and versatile lens. While some people might prefer an f/2.8 lens for the extra stop of light-gathering power, the advantage of an f/4 lens is a significant decrease in both price and bulk. Check out the video above for Heilbron's full thoughts on the lens. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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