Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM A-mount lens review by JimmyMelbourne
 JimmyMelbourne#11683 date: Feb-6-2014 | |
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| sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 overall: 4.8 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Tamron 17 - 50 2.8 |
| price paid: | 390 CHF (Used) |
| positive: | Sharp wide open Sharper at 3.5 SSM Weather resistant In body distortion corrections for A77 Great for video, silent Fast AF |
| negative: | Distortion without corrections can be heavy on the wide end |
| comment: | The Sony is sharper wide open compared with the Tamron. The Sony is fast to AF, almost silent. Colours to me seem better than the Tamron. Tamron is also sharp but needs stopping down to 3.5 - 4. My feeling is the sony is sharper. Add to the Sony SSM, weather sealing, video support, it is a worthy upgrade to the Tamron. Great lens. |
rating summary
- total reviews: 101
- sharpness: 4.74
- color: 4.68
- build: 4.83
- distortion: 4.13
- flare control: 4.44
- overall: 4.56