Weekly News Round-up: Sony PZ 16-35mm and Samyang 35mm 1.4 II

This week, we have two new lenses from Sony and Samyang, both designed for the full frame E-mount system.

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G

You may think that the 16-35mm F4 is the direct successor of the older 16-35mm ZA made in partnership with Zeiss, but the two lenses have a lot of different characteristics, starting with the zoom mechanism. That of the new lens is a power zoom, meaning that you can control it electronically to make smooth movements in or out. The lens is parfocal with minimum focus breathing.

It is also more compact and much lighter. It features an aperture ring that can be de-clicked and locked, a function button and an AF/MF switch. Unlike the Zeiss lens however, there is no optical stabilisation. The price is $1200.

hands holding the Sony A7S III with 16-35mm attached
  • 13 elements in 12 groups
  • 2 advanced aspherical, 1 regular aspheric, 1 ED aspheric, 1 ED and 1 Super ED elements
  • XD (eXtreme Dynamic) linear AF motors
  • Min. focus: 28cm (W) and 24cm (T)
  • Dust and moisture resistant
  • 72mm filter thread
  • 353g
Sony 16-35mm F4 PZ

Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II

Samyang has updated its fast 35mm lens designed for Sony full frame cameras. It features a new optical design, better colour rendition and an improved AF motor for video. The cosmetics have also changed, with a more minimalistic look. There is a function button and a focus switch. No information about the price yet.

  • 11 elements in 9 groups
  • 2 aspherical 2 high-refractive index elements
  • Linear Stepping Motor AF
  • Min. focus: 29cm
  • 67mm filter thread
  • 719g
Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 II

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Mathieu Gasquet

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Mathieu Gasquet is the co-owner and editor of Mirrorless Comparison, as well as the man behind all the camera tests. Mathieu has been a professional photographer for over 15 years. Before specializing in camera reviews, he worked as an event photographer for the National Cinema Museum in Turin, and as a videomaker for renowned Italian agencies, which allowed him to collaborate with important names such as Fiat, Sky Italia, Maserati, and more. Mathieu also studied cinema in France and obtained a degree in cinematography at the A.R.F.I.S. school in Lyon.


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