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 and the Pentax 06 Telephoto 15-45mm 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. Pentax 06 Telephoto 15-45mm is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS with a length of 30mm, is 26mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Pentax 06 Telephoto 15-45mm's 50mm diameter.
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. Pentax 06 Telephoto 15-45mm weighs 90g, 22% (26g) lighter than the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS's weight of 116g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS and the Pentax 06 Telephoto 15-45mm have the same Filter thread size of 41mm.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Pentax 06 Telephoto 15-45mm has the Pentax Q lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and , and for the Pentax Q Mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS 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 Pentax 06 Telephoto 15-45mm has a focal range of 15-45mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 68.25-204.75mm when used on a 1/1.7" format camera.
