Lens Comparison
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II vs Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM
Key Differences
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $2,899).
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better weight (109g (3.8 oz) vs 918g (2.02 lb)).
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II has a better length (29.9mm vs 139.8mm).
- Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/3.5).
- Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 28-70mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 20 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 75° – 34° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-75mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 38 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.23x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | $2,899 |
| Filter Size | 40mm | 86mm |
| Diameter | 61.4mm | 92.9mm |
| Length | 29.9mm | 139.8mm |
| Weight | 109g (3.8 oz) | 918g (2.02 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
