Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
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
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
The Fuji XF 24mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, especially for travel and outdoor photography. Users highlight its sharpness, micro contrast, and weather sealing, though some note softness at wide apertures and mediocre indoor performance. A few reviewers find it less impressive compared to faster or wider alternatives, but overall it is considered a versatile and portable prime lens.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent sharpness and micro contrast
- Great for travel and outdoor photography
- Weather-sealed build
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Soft at wide apertures
- Mediocre indoor performance
- Lacks manual focus switch
- Bokeh not as good as f/1.4 version
- Some find it less sharp than alternatives
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 10 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | Super EBC multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.15 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
