Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
7Artisans
46 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 | 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 6 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 350 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
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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 21 specs.