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Samsung 16-50 PZ vs Samsung 16-50 S 2.0-2.8

Started Apr 9, 2015 | Discussions
GPAtlanta Regular Member • Posts: 261
Samsung 16-50 PZ vs Samsung 16-50 S 2.0-2.8

Hey All,

Looking at picking up one of these two lenses.  Is the S version travel worthy or just too big? Does the size and weight justify the increased quality in both video and stills?  Obviously getting more light at 2.0 vs the variable aperture?   Is it worth $900-1000 extra?  I'm thinking maybe I can justify it by not having the 30mm and 45mm primes nor the 16-50pz?

Thoughts?

Greg

Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom
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mdavidp Senior Member • Posts: 2,436
Re: Samsung 16-50 PZ vs Samsung 16-50 S 2.0-2.8

Samsungs best zoom.

A bit bulky. Sharp, smooth and fast AF.

A must with the NX1.

Mike P

wpstl Senior Member • Posts: 1,251
Re: Samsung 16-50 PZ vs Samsung 16-50 S 2.0-2.8

I take the PZ when I want to travel light and the S for everything else. If I'm traveling specifically for photography, I'll take the S.

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