Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Budget
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Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:7.3★ |
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 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.027score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm0.007score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.9x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
