Name: Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
Brand: Sony
SKU: 1205
Availability: InStock

Description

The Sony FE PZ 16–35mm F4 G (SELP1635G) is a compact, professional full-frame wide-angle power-zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras.

With a versatile 16–35mm focal range, constant F4 aperture, and electronically controlled power zoom, this lens is particularly well suited for filmmaking, documentary production, gimbal work, interviews, real estate, events, and run-and-gun shooting.

At only 353g, it is one of the lightest full-frame constant-F4 wide-angle power-zoom lenses, making it an excellent choice for lightweight camera builds and mobile production. Sony’s design uses four XD Linear Motors for smooth power-zoom control and two additional XD Linear Motors for fast, quiet autofocus.

Key Features

16–35mm wide-angle zoom range
Full-frame Sony E-mount
Constant F4 maximum aperture
Electronic Power Zoom
Four XD Linear Motors for power zoom
Two XD Linear Motors for autofocus
Fast, quiet autofocus
Compact 353g design
72mm filter thread
7-blade circular aperture
0.23x maximum magnification
0.28m minimum focus at 16mm
0.24m minimum focus at 35mm
107°–63° full-frame angle of view
Internal zoom and focusing design
Aperture click/de-click control
AF/MF switch
Customizable focus-hold button
Dust- and moisture-resistant construction
Designed for both photography and video

Professional Power Zoom

The defining feature of the SELP1635G is its Power Zoom system.

Four XD Linear Motors provide smooth and responsive zoom operation, allowing the operator to perform controlled zooms without manually rotating a traditional zoom ring. This makes the lens particularly useful for video production where consistent and repeatable zoom movements are required.

The power-zoom design is especially valuable for:

Ultra-Wide 16–35mm Range

At 16mm, the lens provides an extremely wide perspective that is useful for establishing shots, interiors, architecture, landscapes, and tight spaces.

At 35mm, it becomes a more natural wide-to-standard focal length suitable for interviews, medium shots, and general-purpose video.

The full-frame angle of view ranges from approximately 107° at 16mm to 63° at 35mm.

Constant F4 Aperture

The lens maintains a constant F4 maximum aperture throughout the 16–35mm zoom range.

This is particularly useful for video because exposure does not change simply because the operator zooms from 16mm to 35mm.

The seven-blade circular aperture also helps provide smooth rendering of out-of-focus areas.

Compact and Lightweight Design

One of the biggest advantages of the FE PZ 16–35mm F4 G is its exceptionally compact design.

At only 353g, it is well suited to lightweight camera configurations where every ounce matters.

This makes it an excellent lens for:

Compared with larger cinema zooms, the SELP1635G can significantly reduce the weight of a mobile camera package.

Close-Focusing Capability

The lens can focus extremely close for a wide-angle zoom.

Minimum focus distance is:

16mm: 0.28m / 0.92 ft
35mm: 0.24m / 0.79 ft

Maximum magnification is approximately 0.23x.

This makes it useful for creative foreground shots, product footage, food, interiors, and establishing shots with strong perspective.

Image Quality

Sony’s optical design uses 12 elements in 13 groups, including advanced aspherical elements along with Super ED and ED glass to help control distortion and chromatic aberration.

The result is high-resolution rendering across the frame while maintaining the compact dimensions of the lens.

Video Production Features

The SELP1635G was designed with video creators in mind.

The lens includes a physical aperture ring with a click/de-click function. When the aperture click is disabled, the aperture can be adjusted more smoothly and quietly during video recording.

It also provides:

These features make it particularly effective for professional Sony cinema-camera setups.

No Built-In Optical Stabilization

Unlike the Sony FE PZ 28–135mm F4 G OSS, the SELP1635G does not have Optical SteadyShot built into the lens.

Stabilization therefore depends on the camera body, gimbal, tripod, or other stabilization system being used. Sony specifies the lens as having no lens-based SteadyShot stabilization.

For an FX6 or FX3 package, this is worth considering when choosing between this lens and other Sony stabilized options.

Applications

The Sony FE PZ 16–35mm F4 G is ideal for:

Ideal for Sony FX-Series Cameras

The SELP1635G is an excellent match for Sony’s compact cinema cameras.

Recommended combinations include:

Sony FX6 + FE PZ 16–35mm F4 G
Sony FX3 + FE PZ 16–35mm F4 G
Sony FX9
Sony BURANO
Sony Alpha full-frame cameras

For an FX6, the 16–35mm provides a useful ultra-wide option alongside the FE PZ 28–135mm F4 G OSS.

Together, the two lenses provide a very practical production range:

16–35mm + 28–135mm

This creates a versatile Sony power-zoom package covering everything from ultra-wide establishing shots to medium telephoto framing.

What’s Included

A standard KR Camera Rental package can include:

Sony FE PZ 16–35mm F4 G lens
Front lens cap
Rear lens cap
Sony ALC-SH172 lens hood
Soft carrying case

Sony lists these accessories as the standard supplied items for the SELP1635G.

Why Rent the Sony FE PZ 16–35mm F4 G?

The FE PZ 16–35mm F4 G is an excellent choice for productions that need professional wide-angle coverage in an extremely lightweight package.

Its combination of 16mm ultra-wide coverage, constant F4 aperture, smooth power zoom, quiet autofocus, close focusing, and 353g weight makes it particularly attractive for modern small-crew production.

For Sony FX6 and FX3 users, it is especially useful when building a lightweight camera package for gimbal, handheld, documentary, commercial, and event work.

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G