Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm
Nikon
78 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 163 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:1★ |
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
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.