Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Tamron
70 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
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Landscape
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Professional
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:5.1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.424score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD0.163score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
