Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon 85M-MFT 85mm
Rokinon
41 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Rokinon 85M-MFT 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 1.00 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:9★ |
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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Rokinon 85M-MFT 85mm
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.412score per dollar
vs
Rokinon 85M-MFT 85mm0.212score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
