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E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

Sony E Mount

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS — 10–20mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released May 2022

vs
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

Sony

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II — 16–35mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Aug 2023

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

4categories

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS wins 3 categories·FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II wins 2 categories
  • AE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS has lower Weight (178 g vs 547 g)
  • BFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (22.1 cm vs 38 cm)
  • AE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS has lower Length (75 mm vs 111.5 mm)
  • BFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSSFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length10-20 mm16-35 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight178 g547 g
Min Focus38 cm22.1 cm
Filter Size62 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

65 × 75 mm

178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II shown to scale

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

88 × 112 mm

547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz)

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS is 37mm shorter and 23mm narrower than FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS is 369 g lighter than FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSSFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
8.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
7.0Good
Travel
6.0Good
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Weight

    178 g vs 547 g — lower is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS supports it

  • Length

    75 mm vs 111.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 87.8 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

  • Control ring

    Only FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Min focus distance

    22.1 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS and FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.

Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
10 mm
16 mm
Focal length (Max)
20 mm
35 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
16
15
Groups
12
12
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
38 cm
22.1 cm−16 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.32 ×+28%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
178 g−369 g less
547 g
Length
75 mm−37 mm less
111.5 mm
Diameter
65 mm−23 mm less
87.8 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full-Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.