22 facts in comparison
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS vs Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Why is Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS better than Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS?
- 20% wider aperture at minimum focal length?
f/2.8 vs3.5f - 1.6f wider aperture at maximum focal length?
4fvs5.6f - Has full-time manual focus?
- Includes lens hood?
- 3° narrower minimum angle of view?
29°vs32° - 5mm longer maximum focal length?
55mmvs50mm
Why is Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS better than Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS?
- Can focus to infinity?
- 194g lighter?
116gvs310g - Has a silent focus motor built into the lens?
- 0.15m shorter minimum focus distance?
0.25mvs0.4m - 14f smaller aperture at maximum focal length?
36fvs22f - 6.5° wider maximum angle of view?
83°vs76.5° - 2mm shorter minimum focal length?
16mmvs18mm - Front element doesn't rotate?
Price comparison
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | $699.00 | |||
| Fuji XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Le...Fuji XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Lens | $339.00 | |||
| Fujifilm X-T30 Mirrorless Camera with XF...Fujifilm X-T30 Mirrorless Camera with XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens Black - Bundle | $1,410.45 | |||
Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Buy used:
$698.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony SELP1650 16-50mm OSS Lens: Sony E P...Sony SELP1650 16-50mm OSS Lens: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Black) + AOM Pro Starter Bundle Kit Combo - International Version (1 Year AOM Warranty) | $146.96 | |||
| Sony SELP1650 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens (B...Sony SELP1650 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens (Black) + 7PC Kit Includes 3 Piece Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD) + Front & Rear Lens Caps + Cleaning Pen - Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens - International Version | $146.96 | |||
| Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Alpha E-Mount...Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Alpha E-Mount Retractable Zoom Lens (Bulk Packaging) | $121.84 | |||
| Fotodiox Reversible Lens Hood Kit for So...Fotodiox Reversible Lens Hood Kit for Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E-Mount Power Zoom Lens, Reversible Tulip Flower Hood w/Cap f/Sony Kit Lenses | $9.95 | |||
| Lens Cap Cover Keeper Protector for Sony...Lens Cap Cover Keeper Protector for Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E-Mount Power Zoom Lens | $8.95 | |||
| Halcon Parts Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ ...Halcon Parts Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Lens Contact Flex Cable | $69.99 | |||
| Gadget Place ND2 to ND400 Variable Neutr...Gadget Place ND2 to ND400 Variable Neutral Density Filter for Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | $31.58 | |||
| UV Ultra Violet + CPL Circular Polarizer...UV Ultra Violet + CPL Circular Polarizer + FLD Fluorescent Filter Kit for Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E-mount Power Zoom Lens | $18.95 | |||
| Gadget Place Camera Cleaning Tools for S...Gadget Place Camera Cleaning Tools for Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | $14.99 | |||
General info
A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
A shorter minimum focal length allows you to get more of the scene in the photo, and offers a wider angle of view than longer focal lengths.
It comes with a lens hood so that you don’t have to buy it separately. These are used to block strong light sources, such as the sun, from the lens to prevent glare and lens flare.
A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.
A normal lens is one that doesn't fall into another category such as wide angle or telephoto, and typically has a focal length between 35mm and 70mm. These lenses aren't tailored towards a specific type of photography, and so are quite versatile.
Optics
1.has built-in optical image stabilization
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
At the shorter end of the lens you get the widest angle of view. This allows you to fit more of the scene into the photograph (based on APS-C format).
At the longest end of the lens you get the narrowest angle of view. This allows you to fit a small portion of the scene into the photograph, such as when you are zooming in on a subject (based on APS-C format).
The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
Aperture
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
Similar to the number of aperture blades, rounded blades affect the way the light gets through to the sensor. Rounded blades, often only found on more expensive lenses, improve the appearance of the out-of-focus areas. This allows you to attain better, softer looking bokeh in your photos.
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
The aperture controls how much light gets through to the camera’s sensor. More blades is often an indicator of a better quality lens. It also allows you to achieve much nicer looking bokeh when blurring out your background, whereas a lens with less blades will often produce harsher, more polygonal bokeh.
Focus
Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. This is essential when you wish to take photos including far off objects, such as when shooting landscapes, in order to make sure everything is sharp and in focus.
Lenses with a built-in focus motor can autofocus even if the camera does not have its own focus motor.
3.has a silent focus motor built into the lens
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor.
With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. This means that you can make manual adjustments once the AF has finished, without changing to manual mode.
This is the closest distance that the lens can focus. A shorter minimum focus distance allows you to get closer to your subject, and is particularly important when doing macro photography.
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