Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Sirui IronStar IRON-35-B 35mm
Sirui
38 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 | Sirui IronStar IRON-35-B 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | T16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | T1.9 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.00 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 92 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 650 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:23.26★ |
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
Sirui IronStar IRON-35-B 35mm
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.261score per dollar
vs
Sirui IronStar IRON-35-B 35mm0.040score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 6.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
