Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
Lightdow
63 Overall Score
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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
85 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens is a notable upgrade from the kit 18-55mm, offering a constant fast aperture, silent autofocus, and superior image quality. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and build, though they note it is heavier and bulkier. A few refurbished units had minor scratches or early malfunction, but overall the lens is highly recommended for Sony Alpha APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Constant F2.8 aperture
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness and contrast
- Pleasing bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Some units have early malfunctions
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Moderate flare issue
- Limited zoom range to 50mm
Image quality 9
Build quality 8
Autofocus performance 5
Weight and size 6
Value for money 4
Refurbished condition 6
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Specifications
| Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 9 |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano-coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.11 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.