Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSSvsTokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E
E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
16-50mm / F3.5-5.6
24-75mm equiv.
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atx-m 33mm F1.4 E
33mm / F1.4
50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Weight169g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the atx-m 33mm F1.4 E suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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
- atx-m 33mm F1.4 E72mm long × 65mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 33mm | −17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 33mm | +17mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.4 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.4 | 4.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 40cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | 0.10× | +0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 116g | 285g | −169g |
| Length | 29.9mm | 72mm | −42.1mm |
| Diameter | 64.7mm | 65mm | −0.3mm |
| Filter size | 40.5mm | 52mm | −11.5mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2021 | −9year |
| 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 relative to atx-m 33mm F1.4 E.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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atx-m 33mm F1.4 E
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