Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
Ulanzi
64 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Ulanzi 2229 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | 30-Layer Nano-Coating Double-Side |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | sony |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 10X★ |
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
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong aperture (65th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.261score per dollar
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm1.271score per dollar
Ulanzi 2229 18mm offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
