Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony
74 Overall Score
vs
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm
Tamron
50 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Street
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II | Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Broad-Band Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:1★ |
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)
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II0.356score per dollar
vs
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm0.048score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II offers 7.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
