Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
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
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
This macro lens is praised for its sharpness, solid build, and versatility as both a macro and telephoto lens. Users appreciate the manual focus for careful composition, though some note the lack of autofocus and image stabilization as drawbacks. A few reviewers mention rapid battery drain on certain camera bodies and the need for a tripod for best results.
Pros
- Very sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile macro and telephoto
- Smooth manual focus
- Tripod mount for macro
Cons
- No autofocus
- No image stabilization
- Rapid battery drain on some cameras
- Heavy for handheld use
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| Coating | — | Neutrino Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.84 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★ | 345 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
