Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS.

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Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Name Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SELP1650 SEL50F18/B
Release Date and Price
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Release Year 2012 2011
Release Date 2012-09-12 2011-08-24
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 298 USD 298 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,16
Aperture
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Focal Length 16-50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 65 mm 62 mm
Length 30 mm 62 mm
Weight 116 gr 202 gr
Other
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH116
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A