Sony e 16 55mm f 2 8 g vs sony e 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 oss?

Both are Sony E zooms for APS-C bodies, and both fit the same cameras, from the NEX-5T to the a6700.

The Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G keeps f/2.8 across its whole zoom range. Choose it for low light, shallow depth of field and portraits. It isn't stabilised, so steady hands or a tripod will matter more.

The Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is the kit zoom. It gets darker as you zoom in, but it has optical stabilisation. For daylight, travel and landscapes, where you'll often stop down anyway, that's my pick. For why a constant aperture matters, see the Lenses guide.

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