IRIX Dragonfly 45mm f/1.4 45mm
IRIX
33 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| IRIX Dragonfly 45mm f/1.4 45mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 9 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | UV-reactive paint | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.93 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
IRIX Dragonfly 45mm f/1.4 45mm
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
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
Pricing
IRIX Dragonfly 45mm f/1.4 45mm0.046score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 8.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
