Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC VXD AF020N700 28-300mm
Tamron
53 Overall Score
Scores
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Video Cinema
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Professional
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III VC VXD AF020N700 28-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | XR Di VC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
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 AF020N700 28-300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC VXD AF020N700 28-300mm0.144score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.8x 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 8 of 22 specs.
