Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating, Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 385 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:7.9★ |
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 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.424score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm0.040score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 10.6x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS wins 5 specs while Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm wins 5.
