Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro 90mm
Tamron
74 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Macro
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro 90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 90 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | BBAR-G2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.60 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 231 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
Tamron Di III 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro 90mm
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.