Sony FE 28-135mm f/4 G PZ OSS

Our thoughts

"The Sony FE 28-135mm f/4 G PZ OSS is one of those lenses that quietly does it all. Designed with video in mind, it offers smooth power zoom, steady stabilisation, and excellent optical performance across the range. It’s a real workhorse for Sony’s cinema line, bridging the gap between stills and professional video production."

- Will, Founder

Product description

Rent a Sony FE 28-135mm f/4 G PZ OSS if you want a dependable, broadcast-quality zoom that’s optimised for full-frame video and hybrid shooting. Built for Sony’s E-mount ecosystem, it’s a staple lens for cinematographers using the FX9, FX6, and FS7 series, and equally useful for hybrid creators shooting on Alpha bodies. Covering a highly practical 28–135mm range, it’s perfect for interviews, documentaries, events, and run-and-gun productions where flexibility and stability are key.

The Sony FE 28-135mm f/4 G PZ OSS combines precision engineering with smooth electronic control. Its constant f/4 aperture, integrated power zoom (PZ) system, and advanced Optical SteadyShot stabilisation make it ideal for 4K production. The power zoom allows for variable-speed control with quiet servo operation, maintaining focus and exposure during transitions. The internal focusing and zoom design ensure the lens remains well balanced—an essential feature for handheld rigs and gimbal use. Though advertised as parfocal, it’s best regarded as focus-retentive under continuous autofocus conditions rather than perfectly parfocal in manual mode.

As a G-series lens, it benefits from professional-grade optics: five aspherical and three ED elements deliver crisp, low-distortion imagery across the frame. The robust build and precise manual rings (for focus, zoom, and iris) give it a cinema-style feel that integrates seamlessly into both photography and videography workflows.

Key features

• Full-frame wide-to-telephoto zoom for Sony FE-mount cameras and camcorders

• Constant f/4 aperture with smooth power zoom (PZ) control

• Integrated Optical SteadyShot (OSS) stabilisation providing up to 4 stops of correction

• Advanced optical design with 5 aspherical and 3 ED elements for high-resolution 4K capture

• Optimised for video production with silent operation and minimal focus breathing

Performance and handling

The Sony FE 28-135mm f/4 G PZ OSS delivers smooth, precise control for both motion and stills. Its integrated Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM) ensures fast, silent zooming, while the power zoom rocker allows for variable speed adjustment and direction reversal. Autofocus is accurate and quiet, maintaining focus during zoom operations when using continuous AF, making it suitable for documentary, ENG, and cinematic work. For manual operators, three independent control rings for focus, zoom, and iris provide tactile, professional handling similar to a dedicated cine lens.

The Optical SteadyShot system offers up to four stops of stabilisation, giving you steady handheld footage even at longer focal lengths. Optical performance remains consistent throughout the range, with strong contrast and minimal chromatic aberration. The constant f/4 aperture helps maintain exposure across zoom transitions and contributes to reliable colour matching with Sony’s G Master and Cine series lenses. At just under 1.2 kg, it’s a practical option for handheld rigs, tripods, or shoulder-mounted setups, making it an excellent all-round zoom for production work.

Why rent the Sony FE 28-135mm f/4 G PZ OSS?

The Sony FE 28-135mm f/4 G PZ OSS is a go-to rental choice for hybrid creators, documentary filmmakers, and event videographers. It bridges the gap between photography lenses and dedicated cinema glass, providing professional-level control in a compact, affordable form. Whether you’re filming interviews, live events, or travel documentaries, this lens offers the right balance of range, stability, and precision focus for 4K workflows.

Renters will value its integrated servo zoom, internal design, and reliable optical stabilisation, especially when paired with Sony’s FX or Alpha cameras. While it’s not perfectly parfocal in manual focus, the autofocus system performs exceptionally for continuous shooting, and its cine-style control rings give users the flexibility to fine-tune focus pulls and iris transitions. If you’re shooting handheld or using a gimbal, this lens delivers steady, broadcast-quality results with minimal fuss.

Rent a Sony FE 28-135mm f/4 G PZ OSS from Canada Camera Rentals and experience a true professional hybrid lens that’s as at home on a Sony FX9 as it is on an a7-series camera body.