Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
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
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
This manual fisheye lens delivers a distinctive circular image with strong distortion that many users love for creative shots like skateboarding videos and travel photos. Build quality is praised as solid for the price, but compatibility issues on Canon mirrorless and full-frame cameras are a notable drawback. Focusing is tricky due to the manual-only design and narrow depth of field at wide apertures. Overall, it's a fun, affordable lens for those who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Solid build quality for the price
- Fun creative fisheye effect
- Compact and portable
- Good value for money
- Sharp image in center
Cons
- Manual focus only, tricky to use
- Compatibility issues with Canon mirrorless
- Small image circle on full-frame cameras
- No autofocus
- Cannot use lens filters
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 6 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 6 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 6 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
