Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm
Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift 24mm
Samyang
31 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm | Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22 | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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 (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift 24mm
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm0.064score per dollar
vs
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift 24mm0.048score per dollar
Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SEL1655G 16-55mm
Scores 77 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
