Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony
74 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di II AFB028N700 18-400mm
Tamron
76 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Street
Budget
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II | Tamron Di II AFB028N700 18-400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 79 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 79 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:2.9★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Tamron Di II AFB028N700 18-400mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II0.023score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di II AFB028N700 18-400mm0.007score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II offers 3.3x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Tamron Di II AFB028N700 18-400mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
