Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
Laowa
65 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | apochromatic (APO) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Built-in CPU chip and motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 135 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
vs
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 50mm0.162score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
