The new Sony 16-35mm F4 G PZ tested on the Sony Airpeak
Sony 16-35mm at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Calumet DE. FocusCamera. Fotokoch DE. WexUK. Calumet NL.
The new 16-35mm G tested on the $8,999 Sony Airpeak:
The Airpeak is in Stock at BHphoto
Sony 16-35mm at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Calumet DE. FocusCamera. Fotokoch DE. WexUK. Calumet NL.
The new 16-35mm G tested on the $8,999 Sony Airpeak:
The Airpeak is in Stock at BHphoto
Preorders:
10-20mm at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. FocusCamera. FotoKoch DE. FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. WexUK.
15mm f/1.4 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. FocusCamera. FotoKoch DE. FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. WexUK.
11mm f/1.8 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. FocusCamera. FotoKoch DE. FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. WexUK.
The conclusion of his 10-20mm review is:
For pure photography where critical sharpness and best bokeh is required the Tamron will be the best one. When video work , compactness , AF speed is key The Sony PZ will be the best one
The conclusion of his 15mm review is:
The Sony is superior on many aspects compared to the Sigma : better sharpness wide open, better ergonomics for video, better AF, smaller and lighter, better resistance to flare, lower CA. The Sigma stays very good globally. Up to you to see if The Sony improvement are worth 2 times the price of the Sigma for your usage
The conclusion of his 11mm review is:
The new Sony 11mm F1.8 provide the best results globally in term of sharpness consistency + smoothness of background blur and best bokeh balls. The Zeiss Touit 12mm F2.8 is better in term of consistency across the whole frame but less good in term of background blur possiblitiies. The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD is on par in term of sharpness but one stop slower. The Samyang 12mm F2 is very good globally but suffers from less good corners
You can download three full size image samples here: Dropbox.com/s/3uquzdc6mwx7579/SZ%2033mm%20Media%20Kit.zip?dl=0
And here we have a focus breathing test:
Alex Phan got the new MEGADAP ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter sold at Megadap.net. He is using his best GM lenses on the Nikon Z 9 and this is his feedback:
Test video:
Some images:
Sony 16-35mm at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Calumet DE. FocusCamera. Fotokoch DE. WexUK. Calumet NL.
SonyAlphaBlog concluded:
The PZ 16-35mm F4G is an very good all around 16-35 zoom and excellent in video.
For photos if you go with the Sony FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM you will gain only in the corners and only at 50-61 Mix
For video production the PZ 16-35 F4 G is more handy on a day to day than the excellent but very bulky Sony FEC 16-35mm T3.1 which is more reserved for static production on tripod
Photographyblog concluded:
Overall, the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G is a better fit for videographers than photographers, who may not appreciate the slower, looser, unlabeled power zoom control which replaces the traditional mechanical zoom.
On the other hand, it’s precisely that technological development which makes the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G the smallest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens currently available for Sony Alpha full-frame cameras, so even photographers who only ever shoot stills should seriously consider this lens for its unique blend of portability, features and image quality.
Preorders:
In USA at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. FocusCamera.
In EU at Fotokoch DE. Erhardt DE. Calumet DE. WexUK.
Here are cool unboxing pics and a test from Fengniao. And below new video reviews I didn’t share yet: