Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G
Announced June 1, 2022
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G is a compact, ultra-wide zoom designed primarily for videographers and vloggers who prioritize portability and internal power-zoom functionality. While it delivers excellent center sharpness and a lightweight build, it lacks optical stabilization and relies heavily on in-camera distortion correction.
Weighted from 19 reviewer scores
Pros
- Excellent center sharpness and overall image quality
- Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus performance
- Extremely lightweight and compact for travel or gimbal use
- Video-optimized features including power zoom and minimal focus breathing
- Durable construction with weather sealing
Cons
- Lack of optical image stabilization
- High native distortion requiring in-camera correction
- Poorly spaced zoom and focus rings leading to accidental adjustments
- Limited low-light capability due to f/4 aperture
- Softness at the edges and corners
- Launch price $749 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 10-20mm f/4
- Mount & coverage Sony E APS-C
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 13 cm (0.18x)
- Filter thread 62mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 178g (6.3 oz) · 69.8 x 55 mm (2.75 x 2.17 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 19 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 8/10
These are acceptably sharp lenses that go wide but aren’t wildly distorted. Best of all, they are true APS-C designs that factor in portability as much as they do image quality.
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F/4 is still perfectly usable, and it's very compact and lightweight, so this zoom certainly has a place in a camera bag.
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The 10-20 is barely noticeable at less than 200g, making it the ideal companion for travel or vlogging, although anyone filming with it handheld will need to find some way to stabilise the system.
- OpticalLimits 7/10
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.
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[D]on’t make the mistake of thinking that it’s exclusively a video lens, as it has plenty to offer photographers too, thanks to its light weight, excellent sharpness and weather-resistant construction.
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The list of strengths is long, from the quality of the build (including weather sealing), video focused features, excellent autofocus, and a truly excellent image quality performance.
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[S]till shooters and video makers who want a bit of versatility will definitely still get their money's worth out of this thing, so it does come recommended.
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When it comes to resolution the Sony PZ E 10-20 mm f/4 G didn't have any weak points in our test.
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Considering the features and the compact design, the new Sony lens still looks like an attractive proposition.
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[T]he new E PZ 10-20mm F4 G is an excellent ultra-wide-angle addition to the Sony APS-C sensor mirrorless camera system that [...] is more obviously tailored towards videographers and vloggers, but still offers a lot of performance for photographers.
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It’s pricey for an APS-C format zoom but well worth the money.
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The Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G is a slim, video-first power zoom lens for crop-sensor E-mount mirrorless cameras, but a lack of stabilization means vloggers likely need to add a gimbal to their setup.
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[T]he new Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G lens is significantly sharper.
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[Y]ou absolutely need distortion correction applied to this lens, but if you do, it's a pretty good performer for video.
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[T]his lens is very usable and very sharp. It's small and easy to grab and take with you anywhere.
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[I]f you're looking for a wide angle zoom lens and you don't mind an f/4, you like to do a lot of video work, especially gimbal work, then the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G might be a perfect lens for you.
- Wes Perry 9/10
[I]f you're looking for an ultra compact zoom lens, this is your best choice bar none.
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[G]reat image quality out of this lens and I've been happy with its performance, minus the corner sharpness at those lower apertures at 10 millimeters.
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[R]eally nice lens for all sorts of photography particularly landscape particularly architecture.
