Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Rokinon 100M-E 100mm
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
Rokinon 100M-E 100mm
The Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens receives generally positive feedback for its sharpness, build quality, and value. Users appreciate the manual focus and aperture control for macro work, though some note the lack of autofocus and the lens's weight as drawbacks. A few reviewers found it less sharp on Micro Four Thirds sensors, but overall it is praised for delivering excellent macro images at an affordable price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Smooth manual focus
- Excellent macro capability
Cons
- No autofocus
- Heavy weight
- Less sharp on Micro Four Thirds
- Manual aperture only
- No tripod collar included
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Rokinon 100M-E 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 307 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:1★ |
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
Rokinon 100M-E 100mm
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
