Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm
Zeiss
61 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:7.7★ |
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
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.659score per dollar
vs
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm0.084score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 7.8x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
