Sony E PZ SELP1650 16-50mm
Sony
64 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Professional
Portrait
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E PZ SELP1650 16-50mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 |
| 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 | 0.12 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 40 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ SELP1650 16-50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ SELP1650 16-50mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
