Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
Leica
71 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 18 |
| Groups | 8 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | AquaDura hydrophobic coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.14 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
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
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (26th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
vs
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm0.011score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 23.2x 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 7 of 22 specs.
