This Sony Power Zoom Lens ROCKS! Sony 16-35mm f/4 PZ Review

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Review of the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens. See why this full frame wide angle zoom is so good for video production.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Lens overview
1:45 Power Zoom Functionality
2:39 Remote Control and Settings
3:20 Clear Image Zoom
4:07 Image Quality and Footage
5:14 Downsides and Tradeoffs
6:05 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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PROS & CONS
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+ Full frame
+ Smooth linear zoom motor
+ Fast auto focus
+ Physical aperture ring with de-clicking switch
+ Zoom ring and rocker switch
+ Small and lightweight
+ Can be remotely controlled
- F4 maximum aperture
- No O.S.S. (Optical steady shot)
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@TheDigitalDigest 2 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. Looking forward to getting my hands on this lens. I've been waiting for something like this for a long time.

@LukeBarousse 2 жыл бұрын

5:27 sick shot 🤘🏼

@RomaFedorov 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for yet another awesome review Caleb!

@CraftedBricks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this superb review and all the demonstrations! To date I've only been using fixed focal length prime lenses. But after seeing your zoom demos using the Remote Commander to control the zoom remotely I'm sold on this lens. I think coupling this lens to my FX3 + using the remote is going to give me new exciting options when shooting my Lego videos! Thank you again!

@MollyFitzBrown 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, I can’t wait!!!

@AlessandroSpenga 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, straight to the point, quick and informative 👍

@nwmi23 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal video, I was already interested in this lens, but now I'm sold!

@dylanjohndickerson 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review, Caleb!

@flochfitness 2 жыл бұрын

What a great lens. Thanks for the review!!!

@trimotionmedia5487 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a real estate photographer. I use the A7siii. Currently use the 16-35mm f4 lens, and this new lens seems to be ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to purchase this!

@coreymach_ 2 жыл бұрын

Should consider getting an A74 instead of a similar lens.

@trimotionmedia5487 2 жыл бұрын

@@coreymach_ I have an A7siii

@Loftikaz 2 ай бұрын

is it bright enough for ultra bright look indoors?

@trimotionmedia5487 2 ай бұрын

@@Loftikaz What does that question even mean? Any lens can do make a photo look bright indoors. F4 is good enough in low light if you have a Sony full frame

@Goodmanperson55 Ай бұрын

@@trimotionmedia5487 He's probably talking about that bright flambient look

@HonJazzz 2 жыл бұрын

This is really cool tech!

@FilmQi 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! thanks for sharing

@mreleven7826 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought your luts . I had to come back to this video and say thank you ! My best investment yet . It’s really good !!

@eldeanenaude 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review and fantastic lens.

@MakeSomething 2 жыл бұрын

That is a nice smooth motorized zoom! Great overview as always Caleb!

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Love me some POWER ZOOM!

@celestial_78 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the lens I was waiting for. It’s just perfect.

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty slick!

@TheRealJPAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! I so want the A7 and lens kit like this one. One cool test would be for a live studio capture, use the remote to get your framed into the shot without touching the camera.

@chrisgibbsphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, best to date reference PZ functionality.

@mattbiggers 2 жыл бұрын

Very versatile. Looks like a perfect travel lens too.

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Nice and tidy!

@nickplatzer65 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review as always. Could you test it also with the DJI 4D? It would be amazing if you could control the power zoom with the remote monitor.

@JB_Eckl 2 жыл бұрын

Please share how you get your audio... it's freaking stellar

@michaelpoczynek 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting lens. Thanks, Caleb.

@peterleix 2 жыл бұрын

I read about this early today and have been looking into what e mount lenses to consider on the ronin 4d, I put that Tamron 28-75 on it the other day which was my first time putting the counterweight on and just adding the extra weight on made it feel too heavy to operate for anything over a few minutes whereas I've shot 45 mins with the little Zeiss 35. This zoom is not only light (no counterweight) but that internal zoom means you won't have to adjust the gimbal when zooming in or out. Too bad everything cine-wise from sony is backordered until 2050

@Princeton_James 2 жыл бұрын

I've been on the fence with this one. But the size, internal zoom and PZ is pretty awesome. I think F4 is fine. I got no issue with that. I think I'll put this one on the list.

@kurtmanderbach8164 3 ай бұрын

I have the Sony 18-105 and I use my Sony GP-VPT2BT grip as a remote control to operate the power zoom. Very cool function indeed!

@MichaelWTurner 2 жыл бұрын

Cool for full frame. I own the Sony 18-105mm f4 for my a6600. It's my go to lens for weddings. It also has the power zoom and the barrel does not extend. It lives on my gimbal. I can't control zoom speed though. That's a really cool feature.

@alpenfoxvideo7255 2 жыл бұрын

this on a gimbal would be great! i’ve been using solely the 24 1.4 GM lately as the 16-35 ZA was not that convenient while being F4… But i wonder if this looks better than the Zeiss

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@Ry311GP 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just saw your Facebook post so I came here to watch. Im commenting first while I let the ads play in full so you get some money haha. Thanks for this video and I hope I can afford this when it is released. Cheers Ry formerly from Dubai.

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ry!

@lyktotallyobscure 2 жыл бұрын

If you put the cam in APS-C mode, could you potentially get near 85mm w/ Sony's Clear Image Zoom ?

@PeterSlack83 2 жыл бұрын

What a cracking little lens filled with gadgets that make sense,

@BS-rm2wv 2 жыл бұрын

This seems super powerful for self-shot filmers/video essayists

@kadeschreiber4891 2 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about the Arri Alexa Classic in your cine camera series? I think that one would be interesting to talk about 10+ years later!

@TheFrenchGlow 2 жыл бұрын

Caleb rocking the Hyundai! Great video

@town3 2 жыл бұрын

I pre ordered as well day one. This lens will be a great lens for my FX6

@jakev4016 2 жыл бұрын

This lens and the recent releases of the Sony A7IV and 24-70mm f2.8 GM II really have me rethinking my entire main setup, which is the Nikon Z6 with Z lenses 14-30mm f4, 24-70mm f4, and 50mm f1.8. I shoot real estate professionally and the power zoom feature of the Sony lens would be such a huge help in implementing more video walkthroughs into my workflow. I know you used the A7siii here which is likely better at video than the new A7IV, but the zoom examples you showcased here are stunning. The Nikon 14-30mm f4 (which I've owned around a year and a half now) is similarly priced and, based on your examples here, the optical quality looks the same or at least comparable to me. I can't see myself missing the extra 2mm at the wide end enough to preclude me from switching over. It's too bad I have another several F- and Z-mount lenses that I would have to part with and replace. Decisions, decisions! Great review, very well done!

@AbhinavYadav-zm7ut Жыл бұрын

Dont know if you still held on to the Z6, but they probably will release a powerzoom this year

@Jimmyageek 3 ай бұрын

Can you use the C1 button then Wheel to Zoom?

@connormccaskill 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude!

@DanielLopez-up6os 2 жыл бұрын

The physical Aperture ring that has no clicks is my favourite part of the zoom lense.

@PerplexityStudiosOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you can program a button on modern gimbals to trigger the zoom....

@woodlandsofcanada 2 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Woodlands!

@NicoSoro 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the perfect gimbal lens if you can assign a button on gimbals to control the zoom!

@easyshavemediasolutions 2 жыл бұрын

We think this will be real game changer ! quick question... remote control comes with lens or you have to order separately?

@tsizzle Жыл бұрын

Will the power zoom use up more of the camera battery when compared to using a lens with a mechanical zoom?

@Visual_Ghoul 2 жыл бұрын

What compact setup would you recommend for making bedroom videos mainly in hotels? budget under $1000 for camera and accesories and 1080p. Used is fine.

@gwhizz5150 2 жыл бұрын

Have you every done a review on the older 28-135mm PZ F4?

@bananasandbass 2 жыл бұрын

This would be a perfect Gimbal walking shots lens and fits the FX3 perfectly.

@lucrativestance 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you can control the zoom via gimbal

@IceTeaJay 2 жыл бұрын

hi bro, if you still have this lens, can you help me to try this condition : i custom the zoom in zoom out button to c1 and af-on button, and when use this both custom button to zoom in and out, the lens seems not smooth when start to zoom in or zoom out, its like a micro vibrate and that quite visible in a footage , but when im use zoom rocker or zoom from the zoom ring, its smooth. i just want to know its a bad copy or its just like this.. thanks a lot

@michaeljmachado 2 жыл бұрын

Dis you stabilize in post on the handheld vlog content ? Or was thst straight out of body ibis??

@ashransaid 2 жыл бұрын

18-105 f4 power zoom still my go to lens!!

@randyrobinson934 Жыл бұрын

Great Info as always will this lens work on my Sony a6600 ?

@aboynamedjamil 2 жыл бұрын

"Using the snot out of it" earned you a thumbs up. Lol

@NatesFilmTutorials 2 жыл бұрын

B roll is absolutely delicious

@lucasliaskos 2 жыл бұрын

Best review of this lens out there. Question in case you see this comment: I noticed a small "hiccup" when you have enabled optical+clear image zoom in the zoom range. When you reach the limites of the optical zoom and clear image zoom kicks in there is a slight pause. Is this deliberate to show where the optical stops and where the clear image zoom takes over or there isn't any way to get rid of that slight pause?

@networm64 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see a hiccup watching a few times. Just feels the zoom speed slows down a bit

@lucasliaskos 2 жыл бұрын

@@networm64 Hmmm, yeah indeed now that I am rewatching it. I'll take a more closer look playing back the video at 0.5 speed

@Triflixfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Does the remote pair to the lens or to the camera? I would like to be able to control the lens on our ronin 4d.

@TaylorLoftisKim 2 жыл бұрын

Can you Bluetooth the zoom to a gimbal like the Ronin RSC/RS2/etc?

@kjltube 2 жыл бұрын

Please excuse my ignorance, but apart from resolution loss, why would you not just shoot wide and do a Ken burns in post? Looks like a great lens.

@winterkat8693 2 жыл бұрын

the only think I hate about power zoom is that the focal length resets if I turn the camera off and on again. or is there a setting for that too?

@stowgood 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing for a gimbal that control zoom my DJI RSC2 and xbox controller will allow me to control it.

@boutthere3374 2 жыл бұрын

The max ap bothers me but I hope this is a sign of things to come.

@JArmandoCastaneda 10 ай бұрын

I own this lens for vid, I love the light weight and power zoom. Combined that with the Sony remote, and you can do some awesome shots.

@nanoIQ 2 жыл бұрын

Love the specs exept the zoom range.

@nanoIQ 2 жыл бұрын

I really wish this would have gone to atleast 75mm or higher, its just useless when you compare other professional motorized zooms

@ftwo 2 жыл бұрын

I got a SELC1635G for half the price 2 weeks ago. But it's still double the price of the new SELP1635G. Do I return it or keep the SELC1635G? My main problem with the lens is its weight and size, so the SELP1635G looks like a great alternative.

@PiDsPagePrototypes Жыл бұрын

Was there any info on if it'll work on the VG30 or VG900 ?

@davidwhite7543 2 жыл бұрын

That’s really nice

@tommyliu1210 2 жыл бұрын

I already got A7mk1 + 50 1.8 no ibis but I am travelling September so thinking of getting FE PZ 16-35g vs Zeiss 16-35 vs FE 24-105g vs Sigma 24-70? I want to shoot landscape, street photography please give me a recommendation?

@ademacar845 Жыл бұрын

HI, Can we control the power zoom from an A7III?

@impatrickt 2 жыл бұрын

this might be the first sony lens I buy

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you've been killing it with the early comments! Its a great lens. Also way to go on the batman video man! I've been waiting until I see the movie to check it out. Looks like it blew up!

@impatrickt 2 жыл бұрын

@@dslrvideoshooter thanks man! yeah, trying some new stuff. seems to be working. thanks for another great review! go see the batman!

@karsonkennedy907 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping for a FF PZ midrange zoom from Sony

@LaopingDingaling 4 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m using this lens with the ZVE1 and I’m unable to use clear image zoom when using the rocker switch on the lens. Clear image zoom works with every other type of zooming method. Is this the expected behavior?

@markshirley01 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still get F4 equivalent at 52mm in clear image zoom.

@TinoPetersson 2 жыл бұрын

Would this lens work with the Ronin 4D (including the PZ feature?)

@imaaronross 2 жыл бұрын

Wait. How much snot is in it? How long will that last if you're using the snot out of it?

@Lux_Tech 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Am considering the Sony FE 16-35mm GM 2.8 or this to shoot wedding photography? Which is better? Need some advice thanks!

@bondgabebond4907 2 жыл бұрын

The only wedding photos I took was way back in the 1980s. All stills. But from watching videos of those doing weddings, the PZ lens is much smoother when zooming. I have the crop sensor PZ 18-105 f4.0 and it is a blast to use. Zooming with a remote or the rocker switch will make zooming far less than jerky compared to manually zooming, ug. It's kinda like the difference between ice skating or walking in mud.

@Lux_Tech 2 жыл бұрын

@@bondgabebond4907 thanks and appreciate for the reply. 😊

@stonehammer1134 2 жыл бұрын

With this PZ 16-35 lens now out, is Sony going to update the7 year old FE PZ 28-135 F4 lens?

@silverlightphotoco 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. In my opinion, this is a "game changer" (for those who have the money) yet every time I've said that on Facebook...as I did about 32-bit float audio recording, they call me a "fake" so I reserve these words for when I really, really mean it, and I'm willing to take the feedback😄

@user-ib3yz8hq1v 2 жыл бұрын

Are you able to offer any insight on this versus the Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM, just on how big of differences there are in image quality and low light performance for video while completely disregarding price as a factor. I know it’s not going to be a common question. I got the GM a few years ago when my focus was stills, but now I shoot much more video. I also have the Sony 24mm 1.4 GM which you probably know is very similar in size to this new F4 lens. I have a smaller gimbal (Zhiyun Crane M3) and it won’t handle the GM. Your review makes me feel inclined to sell the GM and replace it with this F4 because then I get the 16-35 range in a small, discrete form factor that I can use on my small gimbal. I’m just wondering how noticeable the drop in image quality and low light performance will be going from the GM to this. Any thoughts?

@MrSeanicles 2 жыл бұрын

I mainly shoot in the dark. For me, going from an f1.8/f2 to an f2.8 lens is quite the jump in ISO, I can imagine the F4 from the f2.8 would also be a large jump and personally I'd prefer keeping the larger 16-35mm f2.8 even if it's a bit of a nuisance on a gimbal. I just wish they made this lens f2.8 as well so it would be a no-brainer.

@mattcarlson12 2 жыл бұрын

Another big positive is using this lens on a gimbal won't change the weight distribution when zooming in or out!

@Donbros 2 жыл бұрын

I really expect 24-70 gm internally zoom and power zoom lol would complement my 16-35 gm well

@jackryder6732 Жыл бұрын

Can I zoom via my sony a7iii

@vlcthefish 2 жыл бұрын

Great review but I have to nitpick on putting a letterbox ratio when showing the video footage. We want to see the entire frame. 4:50

@idhamar436 2 жыл бұрын

sony a6400 can use this lens ?

@AndrewSamootin 2 жыл бұрын

Will it work on a Sony E-10 ( I know lens more than the camera but getting a good set of glass to move into a sony full frame later is something I can put the budget into frame

@austinbrooksproductions 2 жыл бұрын

E mount fits both crop sensor and full frame lenses so you should be fine

@AndrewSamootin 2 жыл бұрын

@@austinbrooksproductions thank you so much for that!

@networm64 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewSamootin Just bear in mind it will be a 24-52mm and f4 won't give you much of a bokeh.

@MattDo 2 жыл бұрын

Power zoom feature and stabilization look super clean but I’ll stick with my Tamron 17-28!

@Donbros 2 жыл бұрын

I mean 24-70 maybe would be more usefull since you want to zoom to 70mm without touching the camera as it movement is more noticable on 70mm side. 16-35 mm is pretty stable on its own if not using on gimbal

@MattDo Жыл бұрын

10 months later and I’ve sold my Tamron 17-28 and recently purchased the 16-35 PZ 😂

@TohPhimmasenh 2 жыл бұрын

It's not par focal ?

@AlexanderHaibel 2 жыл бұрын

Was the dolly zoom at 5:25 handheld, on a gimbal, or on a slider? I'm really interested in the idea of solo operator dolly zooms too!

@dslrvideoshooter 2 жыл бұрын

Handheld!

@ComicConNews Жыл бұрын

@@dslrvideoshooter did you use the remote control for zooming?

@Kayttaja1524 2 жыл бұрын

Great with dji ronin s

@Valleedbrume Жыл бұрын

Great lens only draw back is no optical stabilization.Which is a problem on my FX6 wich has no in body stabilization.Other than that great lens.

@_mark17 2 жыл бұрын

With OSS it would have been perfect for gimbals 😩

@alliefdxproductionservices5856 2 жыл бұрын

This is an absolutely excellent piece of glass. I desperately wish we had similar in MFT-land; the Panasonic power zooms just don't impress me, at all.

@dadisphat6426 2 жыл бұрын

Why do I have to wait 3 months ? Wish I could buy it now!!

@kayjaylin Жыл бұрын

I was considering this lens for full frame, but I found something interesting in that I have been testing the E PZ 10-20mm F4 G APS-C lens on the A74, and found it to be lighter, and more flexible than the 16-35 PZ on the A74 specifically for outdoor/vlogging work, not so much the a7siii The upsides are: 1. a74 S and Q 4k60p has NO CROP and maintains the effective range of 15- 30mm given (apsc to full frame conversion). This is a hack only on a74 2. 6.3 oz/178 grams. Half as light as the 16-35mm f/4 PZ (353 g (12.5 oz)) - according to sony -world's lightest. Makes for a great 10 bit light vlogging setup on a74 + b1m or b10 mic + zoom controller or handle from sony 3. Zoom range is slightly narrower, but still a positive when combined with clear image zoom and digital (15mm-35mm on clear image zoom, with digital its 15mm-78mm) 4. You can use 4k on the 10-20 apsc on a74 5. Almost half the price. The downsides: 1. I tried it on my A7siii, but you can't get 4K with APSC, only HD. 2. Aside from A74, its better for APSC cameras, not full frame

@jaysnappsmediallc6680 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sold. I want it for outside gimbal work on my a7iv and inside gimbal work with my fx3

@jackryder6732 2 жыл бұрын

Low light?

@CockpitScenes Жыл бұрын

I bought this lens after seeing this video. Unfortunately, my Sony A1 does not work properly with this lens. There is no way to change the zoom speed. No matter what I set, it just stays on fast speed with buttons on the lens. Really bummed out because that is why I bought it...