Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Sirui Astra 50mm
Sirui
65 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sirui Astra 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | T1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | T1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 44 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Sirui Astra 50mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.