Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony
90 Overall Score
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Mimdixy Teleconverter 55-105mm

Mimdixy Teleconverter 55-105mm

Mimdixy
65 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

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

Mimdixy Teleconverter 55-105mm

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Scores

Travel
Sony
98
Mimdixy
51
Street
Sony
90
Mimdixy
56
Budget
Sony
86
Mimdixy
56
Video Cinema
Sony
84
Mimdixy
54
Wildlife Sports
Sony
84
Mimdixy
48
Portrait
Sony
83
Mimdixy
62
Landscape
Sony
82
Mimdixy
47
Professional
Sony
78
Mimdixy
50
Macro
Sony
66
Mimdixy
72

Specifications

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSMimdixy Teleconverter 55-105mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min16 mm55 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm105 mm
Elements9—
Groups8—
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements1★—
Coating—multiple coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5—
Min Aperture3.5-5.6f/2.2
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountSony E67mm
FormatAPS-C★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.11 kg★0.37 kg
Filter Thread41 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocus—
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm67 mm★
Max Magnification0.215x2.2X★

Pros & Cons

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Mimdixy Teleconverter 55-105mm

  • Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)

Pricing

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Mimdixy Teleconverter 55-105mm

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Mimdixy Teleconverter 55-105mm Better at:

Macro

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