Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G vs Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyE PZ 10-20mm F4 G | SonyFE 12-24mm F4 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2022 | July 2017 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 10–20 mm | 12–24 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Optical construction | Eleven elements in eight groups | Seventeen elements in thirteen groups |
| Special elements | Three aspherical elements, two ED glass elements and one ED aspherical element | Four aspherical elements, three ED elements and one Super ED element |
| Coatings | – | Sony Nano AR coating |
| Diaphragm | Seven rounded blades | Seven rounded blades |
| Angle of view | 109°–70° APS-C | 122°–84° full frame; 99°–61° APS-C |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Sony E | Sony E |
| Image circle | APS-C | Full frame |
| Image circle detail | APS-C coverage; 15–30 mm equivalent field of view | Full-frame coverage; 18–36 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C |
| Teleconverter support | Not compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC | Not compatible with Sony E-mount teleconverters |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.13 m (manual focus) | 0.28 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.18× (manual focus) | 0.14× |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Autofocus detail | Two linear motors and internal focusing; maker does not designate these motors XD | Direct-drive SSM with internal focusing |
| Focus distance detail | Minimum focus 0.20 m in AF; MF 0.13 m at wide angle or 0.17 m at telephoto; Linear Response MF | 0.28 m minimum focus distance |
| Magnification detail | Maximum magnification 0.14× in AF or 0.18× in MF | 0.14× maximum magnification |
| Stabilisation detail | No optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation | No optical stabilisation; compatible camera body stabilisation can be used |
| Video features | Reduced focus breathing, zoom focus shift and axis shift; breathing compensation requires a compatible camera, slightly changes field of view/image quality and may not fully compensate breathing. Remote zoom through compatible bodies, grips, remotes or app | Constant F4 maximum aperture and internal focusing |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | – |
| Maximum diameter | 69.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Length | 55 mm | 117.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 g (better) | 565 g |
| Controls | Separate electronic zoom and manual-focus rings, variable-speed zoom lever, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture ring | Manual-focus and zoom rings, AF/MF switch and customisable focus-hold button |
| Zoom design | Internal power zoom; barrel length remains constant during zooming and focusing | – |
| Filter detail | 62 mm front filter thread; front element does not rotate during focusing | Maker specifies no attachable front filters; no front filter thread |
| Weather resistance | Dust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof | Dust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed to prevent all ingress |
| Dimensions detail | 69.8 mm maximum diameter × 55 mm length; internal zooming and focusing | 87 mm maximum diameter × 117.4 mm length |
| Weight detail | Approximately 178 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded | Approximately 565 g lens; separate caps excluded; hood is fixed |
| Lens hood | ALC-SH169 petal bayonet hood | Fixed petal hood |
| In the box | ALC-SH169 hood, ALC-F62S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listed | Front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft case |
| Release detail | Sony Hong Kong specified mid-June 2022 availability. Independent full reviews were authored by Photography Blog Mark Goldstein, testing ZV-E10, and Digital Camera World Matthew Richards, whose sample images identify Alpha 7R III. Their wide-open edge-sharpness judgments differ. Sony identifies two focus linear motors; Photography Blog’s statement that the zoom ring actuates those focus motors is not adopted. Unconfirmed fluorine coating and occasional copied FE PZ 16–35 references in that review are omitted | Sony Canada announcement dated 17 May 2017 specifies July shipping; Sony Japan revised notice specifies 7 July 2017. Main release retains month precision because exact first global sale day is unconfirmed. Two independently authored full reviews read: Photography Blog Mark Goldstein on Alpha 7R II and OpticalLimits Klaus Schroiff with a well-centred sample. Their differing assessment of omitted stabilisation retained. Raw versus corrected distortion/vignetting qualified. Blog weight560g, full-frame angle99–61degrees and hood release button conflict with maker565g,122–84degrees and fixed hood. Conflicting review barrel-material claims omitted; no inferred predecessor link |
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