Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Sigma
93 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Sony
90
Sigma
99
Video Cinema
Sony
85
Sigma
95
Travel
Sony
94
Sigma
71
Professional
Sony
77
Sigma
93
Macro
Sony
69
Sigma
91
Budget
Sony
91
Sigma
80
Portrait
Sony
78
Sigma
90
Wildlife Sports
Sony
84
Sigma
73
Landscape
Sony
79
Sigma
73

Specifications

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSSigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min16 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm12 mm
Elements914
Groups812
Aspherical Elements4★3
ED Elements12★
Coating—Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/1.4
Min Aperture3.5-5.6f/1.4
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountSony ECanon RF
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.11 kg★0.23 kg
Filter Thread41 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusstepping motor★
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm172 mm★
Max Magnification0.215x1:8.4★

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

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is MX$6,999 cheaper (3.1x less).

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.027score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.009score per dollar

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.0x better value for money

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

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MX$3,256

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

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MX$10,255

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Better at:

BudgetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm Better at:

MacroStreetPortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

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