Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
Zeiss
71 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | ZEISS T* coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 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 (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.360score per dollar
vs
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm0.030score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 12.0x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
