Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED (IF) SDM 300mm
Pentax
36 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 | Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED (IF) SDM 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 8 |
| Groups | 8 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | Pentax SP |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | SDM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 1.40 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:4.2★ |
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
Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED (IF) SDM 300mm
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
vs
Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED (IF) SDM 300mm0.030score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 13.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
