Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm

Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm

Fujifilm
56 Overall Score
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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm

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

Sony
90 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm

95 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews

This lens receives high praise for its sharpness and build quality. Users report it as an excellent complement to other Fujifilm GF lenses, with one reviewer noting it was hard to find in stock. Overall sentiment is very positive, though the sample size is small.

Pros
  • Tack sharp images
  • Excellent build quality
  • Great complement to 45-100mm f4 zoom
Cons
  • Difficult to find in stock
  • Long waitlist time
👍 Image quality 2
👎 Availability 2
👍 Build quality 1
👍 Compatibility 1

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

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
Fujifilm
49
Sony
94
Budget
Fujifilm
52
Sony
90
Street
Fujifilm
50
Sony
89
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
54
Sony
85
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
55
Sony
83
Portrait
Fujifilm
44
Sony
82
Landscape
Fujifilm
57
Sony
79
Professional
Fujifilm
62
Sony
77
Macro
Fujifilm
46
Sony
66

Specifications

Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mmSony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min20 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm50 mm
Elements149
Groups108
Aspherical Elements34★
ED Elements4★1
CoatingNano GI coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/3.5
Min Aperturef/43.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountFujifilm GSony E
Formatmedium-formatAPS-C★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.72 kg0.11 kg★
Filter Thread82 mm41 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motor★Autofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance350 mm250 mm★
Max Magnification0.14x0.215x★

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm

  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong versatility (69th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (35th percentile)

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

  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile

Pricing

Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm

No current pricing available

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

Verdict

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

Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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