Lens Comparison
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Key Differences
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/3.5).
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better length (29.9mm vs 45mm).
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $449).
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better weight (116g (4.1 oz) vs 155g (5.5 oz)).
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 30 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 53-53mm | 24-75mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.21x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $299 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 40mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 62.6mm |
| Length | 45mm | 29.9mm |
| Weight | 155g (5.5 oz) | 116g (4.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
