Opteka OPT43x55 55mm
Opteka
60 Overall Score
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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Opteka OPT43x55 55mm
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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
85 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens is a notable upgrade from the kit 18-55mm, offering a constant fast aperture, silent autofocus, and superior image quality. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and build, though they note it is heavier and bulkier. A few refurbished units had minor scratches or early malfunction, but overall the lens is highly recommended for Sony Alpha APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Constant F2.8 aperture
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness and contrast
- Pleasing bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Some units have early malfunctions
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Moderate flare issue
- Limited zoom range to 50mm
Image quality 9
Build quality 8
Autofocus performance 5
Weight and size 6
Value for money 4
Refurbished condition 6
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Specifications
| Opteka OPT43x55 55mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.43 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
Opteka OPT43x55 55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Opteka OPT43x55 55mm3.969score per dollar
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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.259score per dollar
Opteka OPT43x55 55mm offers 15.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
