Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f4 G Lens

The Sony FE PZ 16–35mm f/4 G is a compact, ultra-wide zoom lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, built specifically with video creators and hybrid shooters in mind. Covering a versatile 16–35mm focal range, it’s ideal for landscapes, architecture, vlogging, and cinematic video production.

Featuring a constant f/4 aperture, the lens delivers consistent exposure throughout the zoom range while maintaining a lightweight and highly portable design. Its advanced optical construction ensures excellent sharpness across the frame, with minimal distortion and controlled chromatic aberration—producing clean, professional-quality images.

A key highlight is the Power Zoom (PZ) system, which provides smooth, precise, and variable-speed zoom control—perfect for video work. Combined with four XD linear motors, the lens offers fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus performance, ensuring reliable subject tracking in both stills and video.

Optimized for modern filmmaking, the lens minimizes focus breathing and supports breathing compensation in compatible Sony cameras. Its internal zoom design maintains balance during operation, making it ideal for gimbal use.

Built with durability in mind, the lens features dust- and moisture-resistant construction along with a fluorine-coated front element, allowing you to shoot confidently in demanding environments.

Key Specifications

General

• Mount: Sony E-mount

• Format: Full-frame (35mm)

• Lens Type: Ultra-wide zoom (G series)

Optics

• Focal Length: 16–35mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/4 (constant)

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Optical Construction: 13 elements in 12 groups

• Aperture Blades: 7 (circular)

Zoom & Focus

• Power Zoom (motorized, variable speed)

• Internal zoom design (no length change)

• Autofocus System: 4 × XD linear motors

• Fast, precise, and quiet AF

Performance

• Excellent edge-to-edge sharpness

• Reduced distortion and chromatic aberration

• Minimal focus breathing (video optimized)

Build & Handling

• Filter Size: 72 mm

• Weight: Approx. 353 g

• Compact and lightweight design

• Dust and moisture resistant

• Fluorine-coated front element

Controls & Features

• Zoom rocker + zoom ring

• Focus ring

• Focus hold button (customizable)

• AF/MF switch

• Linear response manual focus

Use Cases

• Landscape and travel photography

• Vlogging and handheld video

• Architecture and interiors

• Professional video production

• Gimbal and run-and-gun shooting