Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS IIvsSony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
16-50mm / F3.5-5.6
24-75mm equiv.
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FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
28-60mm / F4-5.6
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Which to choose
When the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight60g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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 PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II31.3mm long × 66mm diameter
- FE 28-60mm F4-5.645mm long × 66.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II | Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 28mm | −12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 60mm | −10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 30cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | 0.16× | +0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 107g | 167g | −60g |
| Length | 31.3mm | 45mm | −13.7mm |
| Diameter | 66mm | 66.6mm | −0.6mm |
| Filter size | 40.5mm | 40.5mm | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II relative to FE 28-60mm F4-5.6.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
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FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
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