Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $499).
  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better weight (109g (3.8 oz) vs 167g (5.9 oz)).
  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better length (29.9mm vs 45mm).
  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better maximum aperture (f/3.5 vs f/4).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length16-50mm28-60mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements89
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-75mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.21x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesYes
General
Price (MSRP)$249$499
Filter Size40mm40mm
Diameter61.4mm66.6mm
Length29.9mm45mm
Weight109g (3.8 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo