Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D 12mm
Laowa
53 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Frog Eye Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:5★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D 12mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.259score per dollar
vs
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D 12mm0.076score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
