Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony
74 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
Zeiss
72 Overall Score
Scores
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Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II | 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/5.6 | 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 II
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II0.356score per dollar
vs
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm0.050score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
