Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma
45 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 | Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 239 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | 0.12x |
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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average build (21st percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.259score per dollar
vs
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM0.091score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
