Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
Nikon
72 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 | Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 448 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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (77th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (75th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.028score per dollar
vs
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm0.022score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.3x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
