Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
Tamron
69 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 25 |
| Groups | 8 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 6★ |
| Coating | — | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:3.1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- 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 A057 150-500mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm0.424score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm0.050score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm offers 8.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
