Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm
Vivitar
39 Overall Score
vs
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Sony
84 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm | Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | — | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | PZ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 249 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm
- Strong aperture (74th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (73th percentile)
- Below average macro (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average optical (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm2.759score per dollar
vs
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm0.282score per dollar
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm offers 9.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 20 specs.
