Sony E 10-20mm F/4 PZ G

Specifications01

MountSONY E

Focal length10-20mm

Max aperturef/4

TypeCinema · Wide · Zoom

Weight178 g

Filter size62 mm

Physical length69.8 mm

Min focus distance0.13 m

Max magnification0.1786

Aperture blades7

Optical elements11

Groups8

Lens hoodPetal shape, bayonet type, supplied

Sensor coverage32 mm

Additional Info02

SpecialPZ G

Category["Sony E (APS-C)"]

Keywords["E-mount","Sony","Ultra-wide","Zoom"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating7

Other FeaturesDust- and moisture-resistant, power zoom, focus hold button, remote zoom via accessory

Review VerdictSony states that the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G is the "smallest, lightest f/4 ultra-wide APS-C power zoom" - which is a rather silly marketing statement because there aren't any other lenses with these specs around anyway . However, it is a tiny lens indeed, and with a weight of just 178g, you barely notice it in your bag. So is it any good (if you get a well-centered sample unlike us)? Mostly, it is. In terms of resolution, it doesn't really have a weak spot. It's generally very sharp in the image center and the outer image field is pretty decent. It doesn't really stand out either, though. Sony had to accept some compromises to make the lens this small. The native distortion and vignetting figures are very high and it relies on heavy auto-correction here. However, that's not unheard of from other lenses as well. Feature-wise, the E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G has been optimized for video. This is most obvious with the power-zoom mechanism which is used both via the zoom ring as well as a zoom lever. Even remote zooming is possible. Focus breathing has also been reduced, especially with cameras that also offer breathing compensation. The build quality of the lens is pretty good despite the low weight. If you are into video, the Sony lens is an obvious choice whereas it's less clear for photos. While many users prefer zoom lenses, we'd rather recommend a prime lens - namely the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 prime lens.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Quality":7,"Price / Performance":8}

Review Published2024-10-31T22:52:24+00:00

Optical Construction11 elements in 8 groups (2x ED, 3x aspherical, 1x hybrid)