Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
7Artisans
51 Overall Score
Scores
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Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | multilayer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 500 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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.027score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm0.011score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.5x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
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.
