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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

Sony

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II

Sony E Mount

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II — 85mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

3categories

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II

PortraitSports & Action

TL;DR — Key differences

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS wins 3 categories·FE 85mm F1.4 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 642 g)
  • BFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
  • BFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
  • AE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS has lower Length (75 mm vs 140 mm)

Key specs at a glance

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSSFE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Focal Length10-20 mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.4
MountSony ESony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight178 g642 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size62 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSSFE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Portrait
2.5Limited
9.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
8.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Travel
6.0Good
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
1.5Limited

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 642 g — lower is better

  • Optical stabilization

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

  • Length

    75 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Control ring

    Only FE 85mm F1.4 GM II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 85mm F1.4 GM II supports it

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower 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 85mm F1.4 GM II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

= category winner

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Focal length (Min)
10 mm
85 mm
Focal length (Max)
20 mm
85 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.4+3 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.4+3 stops wider
Elements
16
14
Groups
12
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+67%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Weight
178 g−464 g less
642 g
Length
75 mm−65 mm less
140 mm
Diameter
65 mm−16 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
FE 85mm F1.4 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 May 2026.