Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm
Sony
66 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Carl Zeiss T Anti-Reflective Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.