Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
What Buyers Say
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
The Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 manual lens is praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast aperture, and build quality, especially given its budget-friendly price. However, some users note it's a specialty lens requiring practice for manual focus, and at least one reviewer reported compatibility issues with certain Canon EOS R7 firmware. The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens receives high marks for sharpness and fast autofocus, but several Q&A posts raise concerns about internal movement when the camera is off. Overall, sentiment is very positive for both lenses, with a few isolated negatives.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast f/0.95 aperture
- Affordable price
- Solid build quality
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- No autofocus
- Potential compatibility issues with Canon R7 firmware
- Specialty lens not for beginners
- Heavy all-metal construction
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Multicoated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 34 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 240 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
