Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF STM Full Frame Portrait 35mm
Meike
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
85 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
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
Image quality 9
Build quality 8
Autofocus performance 5
Weight and size 6
Value for money 4
Refurbished condition 6
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF STM Full Frame Portrait 35mm
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Meike 35mm F1.8 AF STM Full Frame Portrait 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 53 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
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
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF STM Full Frame Portrait 35mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.003score per dollar
vs
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF STM Full Frame Portrait 35mm0.001score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
