Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS vs Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is lighter by 174g.
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS goes wider (16mm vs 18mm).
| Spec | E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-50mm (wider) | 18-50mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Weight g | 116.0 (lighter) | 290 |
| Length mm | 29.9 | 76.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 64.7 | 61.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.121 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.215 | 0.36 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 55 |
Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Compact power-zoom kit lens for APS-C E-mount covering 16-50mm with Optical SteadyShot. It retracts to a small size.
Pros
- Very compact at about 116 g
- Power zoom
- Optical SteadyShot
Cons
- Modest sharpness
- Slow variable aperture
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021
A compact f/2.8 standard zoom for APS-C E-mount cameras, weighing about 290 g. It takes 55mm filters and offers a close focus distance of 0.121 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Very light at 290 g
- Close focus 0.121 m
- Stepping motor autofocus
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization in the lens
- Less range than a kit zoom