Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:3.8★ |
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
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.360score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.094score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.8x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS wins 3 specs while Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD wins 5.
