Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom) vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom) vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
When comparing Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS and Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom), which one is better?
1. Lens Weight Comparison
Regarding the weight of the lenses, Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is the winner with a weight of 840 g compared to the 5800 g that Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom) weighs.
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Regarding weight: The weight of a lens is something you need to consider, since you have to carry it around on the camera as long as you're shooting. It adds to the total weight of your camera and it's important to keep the weight low if you get tired in your arms when taking photographs or filming.
2. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom) has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 3.5 compared to the 4 aperture of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom) wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom)
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
3. Anamorphic Comparison
Winner: Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom)
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
4. Lens Type Comparison
Both lenses are Zoom lenses, which means that you can choose both Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom) or Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS if you're looking for that type of lens.
Winner: Tied
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom) and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS:
| Panavision ATZ (Anamorphic Tele Zoom) | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Panavision | Sony |
| Weight | 5800 g | 840 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 70 - 200 mm | 70 - 200 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.5 | 4 |
| Anamorphic | Yes | No |
| Anamorphic Squeeze Factor | 2 | Missing |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 175.3 cm | Missing |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
| Parfocal | Missing | No |
| Autofocus | Missing | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | Yes |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |