Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
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
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, color reproduction, and value for money, especially on a budget. Users praise its compact size, metal mount, and low-light performance, though some note the autofocus is noisy and slow compared to USM lenses. A few isolated complaints mention build quality feeling plasticky or the lens not working at all, but the majority find it a reliable workhorse for both crop sensor and full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and color
- Compact and lightweight design
- Metal mount for durability
- Great low-light performance
- Good value for budget buyers
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus compared to USM
- Plasticky build quality
- Lacks image stabilization
- Large manual focus ring angle
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 94 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1.2x★ |
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 (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.