SSE 420-800mm
SSE
46 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| SSE 420-800mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 420 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Super HD Multi-Coated | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/8.3 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 62 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
SSE 420-800mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
SSE 420-800mm0.428score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.200score per dollar
SSE 420-800mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
