Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC VXD 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
61 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III VC VXD 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 24 |
| Groups | 8 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | BBAR-G2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 22-32★ |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.15 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 249 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:2★ |
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
Tamron Di III VC VXD 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average build (26th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC VXD 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD0.047score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 8.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
