Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Canon
73 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 0.23x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
