Leica Blazar 65mm
Leica
46 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm
Sony
77 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Leica Blazar 65mm | Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 65 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 65 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | 22★ |
| Min Aperture | — | 2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm Sensor)★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | XD Linear Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 460 mm | 330 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5★ |
Pros & Cons
Leica Blazar 65mm
- Strong build (72th percentile)
- Strong aperture (72th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average optical (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
Pricing
Leica Blazar 65mm0.076score per dollar
vs
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm0.064score per dollar
Leica Blazar 65mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
