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FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS
- 28-135mm
- f/4.0
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 1215 g
- Min focus 0.4 m
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Quick answer
A constant f/4 power-zoom for full-frame E-mount, designed with video in mind. It weighs about 1,215 g, takes 95mm filters and is stabilized.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Optical SteadyShot
- Power zoom
- Wide 28-135mm range
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,215 g
- Large 95mm filter thread
- Big for casual stills use
Verdict
A video-first zoom that is also usable for stills.
About this lens
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS: a full-frame standard zoom lens with a 28-135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G series with optical stabilization. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 28-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2014
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 95 mm
- Weight
- 1215 g
- Length
- 162.5 mm
- Diameter
- 105 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS?
- Video and documentary
- Events
- Wedding videography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–135mm | 15.2–65.5° | 18.2–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–203mm | 10.2–46.4° | 12.2–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the FE PZ 28-135mm good for stills?
It works well for stills, but it is large and designed with video as the primary use.
Does the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS have stabilization?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built into the lens and helps keep handheld stills and video steadier at slower shutter speeds.
What is special about the FE PZ 28-135mm for video?
Its power zoom allows smooth zoom moves and it has a constant f/4 aperture and internal zoom.
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