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