Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
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
Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
The Pentax HD DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its compact size, excellent color rendering, and sharpness. Users praise it as a versatile walk-around lens for APS-C cameras, noting its solid build and quick focus. A few mention slight corner softness wide open and a limited field of view for landscapes, but overall it is highly recommended for its image quality and value.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent color rendering
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slight corner softness wide open
- Limited field of view for landscapes
- Not ideal for wide-angle landscape work
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | Pentax Limited 21410 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 21 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 21 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 8 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | HD coating, SP Protect coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/3.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 201 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:5.9★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pentax Limited 21410 21mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
