Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron
78 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:3.8★ |
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
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.411score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD0.096score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
