Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

Pick the Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G if

• You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5.6)
• You want a wider view: 10mm vs 12mm at the wide end
• Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, vlogging at wide angle, interiors on APS-C

Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if

• You need more reach: 24mm vs 20mm at the long end
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.18× maximum magnification

Our notes

Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G

A compact power-zoom ultra-wide for APS-C E-mount, weighing about 178 g. It focuses as close as 0.13 m and has a 62mm filter thread.

Pros

• Very light at about 178 g
• Power zoom for smooth video
• Close focus 0.13 m
• Constant f/4

Cons

• APS-C only
• No optical stabilization
• Zoom ring is electronic, not mechanical

Our notes

Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF