Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm
Tamron
55 Overall Score
vs
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Sony
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm | Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | PZ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 249 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Below average optical (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm0.105score per dollar
vs
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm0.277score per dollar
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
