Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
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
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
This manual fisheye lens is praised for its excellent build quality, sharpness, and value for money. Users appreciate the all-metal construction and smooth controls, though some note distortion and vignetting are inherent to the design. It is considered a fun, creative addition for photographers willing to work with manual focus.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Great value for money
- All-metal construction
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
Cons
- Distortion inherent to fisheye
- Vignetting present
- Manual focus only
- No image stabilization
- Heavy for its size
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 68 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.