Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSSvsSony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
18-55mm / F3.5-5.6
27-83mm equiv.
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E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
16-50mm / F3.5-5.6
24-75mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Weight78g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm in a single lens
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 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS60mm long × 62mm diameter
- E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS29.9mm long × 64.7mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 16mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 50mm | +5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 25cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.22× | +0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 194g | 116g | +78g |
| Length | 60mm | 29.9mm | +30.1mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 64.7mm | −2.7mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 40.5mm | +8.5mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2012 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS relative to E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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