Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon 100M-E 100mm
Rokinon
37 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 | Rokinon 100M-E 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 305 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:1★ |
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
Rokinon 100M-E 100mm
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.027score per dollar
vs
Rokinon 100M-E 100mm0.004score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 6.8x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Rokinon 100M-E 100mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
