Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Spectrum Cine Lens 7a-35mmT2.0-E 35mm
7Artisans
34 Overall Score
Scores
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Professional
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | 7Artisans Spectrum Cine Lens 7a-35mmT2.0-E 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | MC multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
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
7Artisans Spectrum Cine Lens 7a-35mmT2.0-E 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Spectrum Cine Lens 7a-35mmT2.0-E 35mm0.071score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 5.7x 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.
