Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G vs Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD reaches further (70mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G | 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm (wider) | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2022 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 353.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 88.1 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 80.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.24 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | n/a |
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
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
An APS-C standard zoom for Sony E that keeps f/2.8 across 17-70mm and adds VC stabilization. It uses an RXD focus motor.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 with VC stabilization
- Wide 17-70mm range
- Quiet RXD focus
Cons
- APS-C only
- Larger than a kit zoom