Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*vsSony FE 50mm F2.5 G
E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
16-70mm / F4
24-105mm equiv.
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FE 50mm F2.5 G
50mm / F2.5
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Which to choose
When the E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-70mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the FE 50mm F2.5 G suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight134g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 31cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*75mm long × 66.6mm diameter
- FE 50mm F2.5 G45mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 50mm | −34mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.5 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.5 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 31cm | +0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.18× | +0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 308g | 174g | +134g |
| Length | 75mm | 45mm | +30mm |
| Diameter | 66.6mm | 68mm | −1.4mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 49mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2021 | −8year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* relative to FE 50mm F2.5 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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FE 50mm F2.5 G
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