Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm
Nikon
63 Overall Score
Scores
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Portrait
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Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 58 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 58 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 580 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | 0.13x |
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
Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm0.035score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 11.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
