Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Sony
83 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 65mm f/2 DG 65mm
Sigma
45 Overall Score
Scores
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Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm | Sigma Contemporary 65mm f/2 DG 65mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 65 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 65 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | PZ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 249 mm★ | 550 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (77th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 65mm f/2 DG 65mm
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm0.025score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 65mm f/2 DG 65mm0.002score per dollar
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm offers 12.5x better value for money
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Sigma Contemporary 65mm f/2 DG 65mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
