Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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
Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this lens, praising its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Many note it's a significant upgrade for their Sony cameras, with some calling it a 'forever lens.' A few concerns about internal movement when off are clarified as normal stabilizer behavior, and some find it heavy but expected for the class.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great for video
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Internal movement when off
- Expensive
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 6 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | IMC Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Brightin Star Pro Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 10mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
