Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G vs Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is faster by 3.5 stops (f/1.2 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G is lighter by 425g.
- Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G goes wider (16mm vs 50mm).
- Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
- Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G is the newer design (2022 vs 2021).
| Spec | FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G | FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 16-35mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 353.0 (lighter) | 778.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 72 |
| Length mm | 88.1 | 109.2 |
| Diameter mm | 80.5 | 87.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | 0.17 |
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
A compact power-zoom wide-angle for full-frame E-mount at about 353 g. It has a constant f/4, a 72mm filter thread and focuses as close as 0.24 m.
Pros
- Light at 353 g
- Constant f/4
- Power zoom
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 zooms
- Zoom ring is electronic, not mechanical
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
A very bright 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.2 aperture. It targets portrait and low-light shooters who want strong subject separation.
Pros
- f/1.2 maximum aperture
- Linear-motor autofocus
- Very sharp optics
Cons
- Weighs about 778 g
- Larger than the f/1.4 GM