Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS vs Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G
Sony E-Mount
Both are ultra-wide zooms for Sony E APS-C with constant f/4, but almost ten years lie between them. The E 10-18mm f/4 OSS (September 2012) has optical stabilization (Optical SteadyShot), weighs 225 g and starts at 10 mm. The E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G (2022) is a G lens with a motorized zoom and internal zoom, so its length does not change while zooming. It is lighter at 178 g, reaches 20 mm and focuses from about 13 cm, but has no stabilization.
Which one suits whom?
- 10-18mm: You use a camera without sensor stabilization and want the stabilization in the lens.
- PZ 10-20mm: You want the lightest, most compact wide angle and shoot video with a motorized zoom.
Key differences
- Focal length: 10-18 mm on the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS, 10-20 mm on the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G.
- The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G is 47 g lighter (178 g vs 225 g).
- The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G is 9 mm shorter.
- Only the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS has optical image stabilization.
- The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G focuses closer: from 13 cm instead of 25 cm.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS | Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10-18 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 13 cm |
| Length | 64 mm | 55 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no |
Size comparison
- Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS: 64 × 70 mm
- Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G: 55 × 70 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).