Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm
Laowa
34 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 | Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 22 |
| Groups | 8 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | Amber Anamorphic Lens Flare |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | T22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | T4.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 2.60 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 780 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
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
Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.