Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA 18-135mm 135mm
Pentax
57 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Pentax DA 18-135mm 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | SP Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 22-38★ |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:4.2★ |
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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pentax DA 18-135mm 135mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Pentax DA 18-135mm 135mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
