Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSSvsSony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
16-50mm / F3.5-5.6
24-75mm equiv.
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E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
16-50mm / F3.5-5.6
24-75mm equiv.
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
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 OSS29.9mm long × 64.7mm diameter
- E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II31.3mm long × 66mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| 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 | 0.22× | 0.22× | — |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 116g | 107g | +9g |
| Length | 29.9mm | 31.3mm | −1.4mm |
| Diameter | 64.7mm | 66mm | −1.3mm |
| Filter size | 40.5mm | 40.5mm | — |
| Released | 2012 | 2023 | −11year |
| Stabilization | Yes | 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 relative to E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
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