Xit XT52WAB 52mm

Xit XT52WAB 52mm

Xit
45 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony
90 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Xit XT52WAB 52mm

No customer feedback yet

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

Scores

Travel
Xit
42
Sony
98
Street
Xit
62
Sony
90
Budget
Xit
42
Sony
86
Video Cinema
Xit
47
Sony
84
Wildlife Sports
Xit
41
Sony
84
Portrait
Xit
60
Sony
83
Landscape
Xit
38
Sony
82
Professional
Xit
46
Sony
78
Macro
Xit
27
Sony
66

Specifications

Xit XT52WAB 52mmSony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min52 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max52 mm50 mm
Elements—9
Groups—8
Aspherical Elements—4★
ED Elements—1★
CoatingMulti-coated—
Aperture
Max Aperture—f/3.5
Min Aperturef/0.433.5-5.6
Constant—✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon EFSony E
Format—APS-C★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.11 kg0.11 kg★
Filter Thread52 mm41 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Type—Autofocus
Stabilization—✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance—250 mm★
Max Magnification—0.215x★

Pros & Cons

Xit XT52WAB 52mm

  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Pricing

Xit XT52WAB 52mm is CA$200 cheaper (5.0x less).

Xit XT52WAB 52mm0.901score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.361score per dollar

Xit XT52WAB 52mm offers 2.5x better value for money

Xit XT52WAB 52mm

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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