Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
Nikon
43 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 3.09 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 3.60 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:7★ |
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
Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm0.006score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 42.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
