Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
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
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
The Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Users love it for interior shots, landscapes, and astrophotography, noting its bright f/2.8 aperture and solid build. Minor gripes include a slightly heavy weight and a less-than-ideal focus ring switch, but overall it delivers impressive performance for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Bright f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Slightly heavy weight
- Focus ring switch design not ideal
- Not parfocal
- Requires adapter for mirrorless cameras
- APS-C only, not full-frame compatible
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Anti-Reflective Multi-Layer Lens Coating, Water-Repellent Top Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | SD-M AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (72nd percentile)
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
