Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon
59 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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
Pricing
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM0.069score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.659score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 9.6x better value for money
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
