Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Canon
62 Overall Score
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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Sony
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
No customer feedback yet
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens is a notable upgrade from the kit 18-55mm, offering a constant fast aperture, silent autofocus, and superior image quality. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and build, though they note it is heavier and bulkier. A few refurbished units had minor scratches or early malfunction, but overall the lens is highly recommended for Sony Alpha APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Constant F2.8 aperture
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness and contrast
- Pleasing bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Some units have early malfunctions
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Moderate flare issue
- Limited zoom range to 50mm
Image quality 9
Build quality 8
Autofocus performance 5
Weight and size 6
Value for money 4
Refurbished condition 6
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Specifications
| Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 9 |
| Groups | 14 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM0.029score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm0.666score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm offers 23.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
