Lens Comparison
Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G vs Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM
Key Differences
- Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G has a better price (msrp) ($1,299 vs $3,899).
- Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G has a better weight (494g (1.09 lb) vs 1340g (2.95 lb)).
- Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G has a better length (99.6mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
- Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16-55mm | 50-150mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 17 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 47° – 16° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-83mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 35 cm | 40 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.2x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,299 | $3,899 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 95mm |
| Diameter | 73.3mm | 102.8mm |
| Length | 99.6mm | 200mm |
| Weight | 494g (1.09 lb) | 1340g (2.95 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | Yes |
