Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
Sigma
56 Overall Score
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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
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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
Scores
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Street
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Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
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Professional
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Specifications
| Sigma Sports 185956 500mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.50 m | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.