Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox PFU RBMH FE 2.0 F1.8 20mm
Viltrox
60 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox PFU RBMH FE 2.0 F1.8 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | HD NANO Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 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
Viltrox PFU RBMH FE 2.0 F1.8 20mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
vs
Viltrox PFU RBMH FE 2.0 F1.8 20mm0.150score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.7x 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 4 of 22 specs.
