The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the Sony E 20mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II is the longer of the two lenses at 30mm. The Sony E 20mm F2.8 with a length of 20mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Sony E 20mm F2.8's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and Sony E 20mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the Sony E 20mm F2.8 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 20mm F2.8 weighs 69g, 35% (38g) lighter than the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II's weight of 107g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Sony E 20mm F2.8 has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 20mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the Sony E 20mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 20mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
