Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Pentax D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW 200mm
Pentax
50 Overall Score
Scores
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Video Cinema
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Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | Pentax D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 19 |
| Groups | 8 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | HD, SP, and Aero Bright Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.75 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 1.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:7.7★ |
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
Pentax D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW 200mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm0.424score per dollar
vs
Pentax D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW 200mm0.026score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm offers 16.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
