Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm
Pentax
35 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| Coating | smc | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm0.086score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
