Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony
74 Overall Score
vs
Samyang SYIO85AF-E 85mm
Samyang
65 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
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Professional
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Street
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Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II | Samyang SYIO85AF-E 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | ultra-multi-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | 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 | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.51 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | ultrasonic dual linear autofocus motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 1.00 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:11★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Samyang SYIO85AF-E 85mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II0.339score per dollar
vs
Samyang SYIO85AF-E 85mm0.106score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Scores 74 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
