Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens is a notable upgrade from the kit 18-55mm, offering a constant fast aperture, silent autofocus, and superior image quality. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and build, though they note it is heavier and bulkier. A few refurbished units had minor scratches or early malfunction, but overall the lens is highly recommended for Sony Alpha APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Constant F2.8 aperture
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness and contrast
- Pleasing bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Some units have early malfunctions
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Moderate flare issue
- Limited zoom range to 50mm
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
Users are extremely satisfied with this lens, praising its build quality and image performance. It is noted as a significant upgrade over older Canon models, especially for astrophotography like capturing the Milky Way. The manual focus is a trade-off, but users find the results amazing when using live-view focusing.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great for astrophotography
- Significant upgrade over older Canon lenses
- Amazing image results with live-view focusing
- Professional appearance
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus only
- Requires live-view focusing
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | UMC |
| 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 | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.66 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★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
