Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Sony E lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS if
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.22× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Beginners, travel kits, vlogging
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.25 m
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Weight |
116 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
29.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
64.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
40 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.22×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2013
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
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