Sony
FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS
Sony E Mount
FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS — 16–35mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- AFE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS has lower Weight (353 g vs 778 g)
- AFE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.17 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
353 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS supports it
- ✓
Length
99 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
86 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE PZ 16-35mm 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 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
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Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.