Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
90 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:4★ |
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
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.424score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN0.121score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS wins 4 specs while Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN wins 4.
