What is the difference between this and Sony Alpha E-Mount 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS PZ
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Hi AD, It is the same lens. PZ means Power Zoom, OSS means Optical SteadyShot. -Anthony
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I returned an SEL16 and got an SEL20 instead. I would guess the SEL20 is 1 - 2mm thinner than the SEL16. When some people report the SEL20 is thicker, they are counting a removable plastic lens hood that comes included with that lens. this detailed review describes both lenses: http://kurtmunger.com/sony_nex_20mm_f_2_8id345.html
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No. Thi is for the other e mount lenses. The 16-50 has a smaller front opening.
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Here is a quote from DPreveiw:"The new E-mount Telephoto zoom E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL55210) will be available this October for about $350. The new Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA (SEL24F18Z) and the E 50mm F1.8 OSS (SEL50F18) will each be available this December for about $1000 and $300, respectively."Also if you google sony E mount wiki it shows "Sony E 4.5-6.3/55-210mm OSS (SEL-55210, VX9102) (from October 2011)"
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No, this is not something wider, but brighter and compact. f/2.8 gives a brighter view and as a prime lens it has a lower distorsion characteristics than 16-50.
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For starters, the 50mm 1.8 is all plastic. It just doesn't have the same quality feel.Secondly the size is very different. It feels like there isn't even a lens with the 40mm on.Most important is the speed and accuracy of auto focus. The 40 is L quality. It is silent and fast whereas the 50 is slow and loud. Image quality is near the same. Wide open the 40 is clearer, but the 50 is 1.8, so that makes a diffence. Hope this helps.
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Its same size as the lens you have. After i bought 16mm and 50mm i dont carry 18-55mm lens anymore. I shoot video more because this is one of back up cameras. This is one of the lens i like because i can only shoot 3200iso max for low light set with 16mm lens. However, this 50mm lens can go up to max iso, which is 12600iso. Love this lens specially with nex7.
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Hi Chester, one big difference between the two lenses is that the SEL1635Z is a full frame lens while the SEL1670Z is APS-C. -Ely
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Hello. The Sony Alpha cameras are A mounts. I regularly use this lens on both my a77 and a77II. It works very well!
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As far as I can tell they are the same housing size. This one has upgraded optics compared to the 16mm.
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Dear Rachit: Yes, you will need the E mount adapter. This lens is made for the A (Alpha) mount. Fantastic lens, by the way. Nice straight lines instead of curved fish-eye; great color and detail. It's worth getting the adapter. Happy photo-excursions! -Jeffrey
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No, the Sony Alpha cameras have image stabilization as an option in the camera body. This means less weight in the lens and should make it cheaper.
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The lenses are good for the money; however, you may want to consider as an alternative is the 16 -105mm SONY Alpha zoom lens. http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&sto;reId=10151&langId;=-1&productId;=8198552921665233510 If I had to do it over, I would purchase the camera body plus the aforementioned lens. The 2 kit lenses that come with the package are dog poo by comparison.
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Hi, this Sony lens SEL70200G is an E-mount type of lens whereas the Sony Alpha A7 is an E-mount type camera body. You do not need an adapter for using the lens to the A7 camera. -Ely
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The new lens is smaller and lighter, performs just as well and is (or was) slightly less expensive. The downside is that is a tad slower at the long end --6.3 v. 5.6.
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Carefully check the MOUNT for the lens you want to purchase and make sure it's appropriate for your camera. It looks like the difference is that one is for Micro Four Thirds cameras and the other for Sony E mount.
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Get the Sony 18-55mm. It's better. The best replacement is the 16-50mm 2.8 if you can afford it. It's better than many primes.