Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron AF020N700 28-300mm
Tamron
55 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm | Tamron AF020N700 28-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | XR Di VC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Built in Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 67 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
Tamron AF020N700 28-300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm0.413score per dollar
vs
Tamron AF020N700 28-300mm0.148score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
