Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
Tamron
44 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon AF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:3.5★ |
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
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.027score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm0.004score 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
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
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 21 specs.
