Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS vs Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 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 goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-50mm (wider) | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 116.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 29.9 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 64.7 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.215 | n/a |
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
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
An APS-C standard zoom for Sony E that keeps f/2.8 across 17-70mm and adds VC stabilization. It uses an RXD focus motor.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 with VC stabilization
- Wide 17-70mm range
- Quiet RXD focus
Cons
- APS-C only
- Larger than a kit zoom