Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens Officially Announced

Sony announces FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens for hybrid users who capture both stills and video. Designed for E-mount camera systems, the US price of the lens is $1,200 and available for pre-order at BHphoto. Shipping of the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G (model SELP1635G) will start from June 2022.

The PZ 16-35mm F4 includes 13 elements across 12 groups. Among these elements are two advanced aspherical (AA) elements, an ED element, an aspherical element and an ED aspherical lens. It’s not a G Master lens, so Sony hasn’t included an extreme aspherical (XA) element.

There are six of what Sony calls ‘Extreme Dynamic (XD) linear motors,’ two driving focus, four powering the zoom. The lens has both a zoom ring and control lever for zooming, which will zoom in/out faster or slower depending on how far you’re moving the lever in either direction. See full details at the official press release. You can also check out the official videos below or head over to the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens first impressions.

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens Specifications

Principal specifications
Lens type	Zoom lens
Max Format size	35mm FF
Focal length	16–35 mm
Image stabilization	No
Lens mount	Sony E, Sony FE
Aperture
Maximum aperture	F4–22
Minimum aperture	F4
Aperture ring	Yes
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Optics
Elements	13
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	2 advanced aspherical elements 1 extra-low dispersion (ED) element 1 aspherical element 1 Super ED element 1 ED aspherical element
Focus
Minimum focus	0.28 m (11.02″)
Maximum magnification	0.23×
Autofocus	Yes
Motor type	Linear Motor
Focus method	Internal
Distance scale	No
DoF scale	No
Physical
Weight	353 g (0.78 lb)
Diameter	81 mm (3.17″)
Length	88 mm (3.47″)
Sealing	Yes
Colour	Black
Zoom method	Rotary (internal)
Power zoom	Yes
Tripod collar	No