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Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
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Sony · f/3.5 · Sony E mount

Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II

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KEY FACTS
BrandSony
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
VersionII
Lens MountSony E
What We Like
+Extremely compact and lightweight design for travel and portability
+Smooth power zoom optimized for video and cinematic shooting
+Good central sharpness and optical performance for the price
+Autofocus while zooming with 120fps capability for latest Sony cameras
+Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
+Versatile 16-50mm (24-75mm equiv.) general-purpose focal range
Worth Knowing
−Narrow variable aperture (f/3.5-5.6) limits low-light performance and depth of field control
−Clunky zoom action with notchy feel when used via lens zoom ring
−Edge sharpness drops significantly between f/8-f/16, especially at wider focal lengths
−No weather sealing or lens hood included; 40.5mm filter size is less common

General

Brand
Sony
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Version
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The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
II
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E APS-C
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Read our notes on general
The Sony E PZ 16-50mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS II is a wide to short telephoto zoom designed for cameras with an APS-C (1.5X) sensor. It retracts to just 31.3 mm when camera power is turned off and weighs only 107 grams, making it a durable lens that can withstand day-to-day shooting. The new version features an updated control chip that allows it to focus while zooming and makes it compatible with Sony's latest AF standards, enabling autofocus at up to 120fps for stills or high frame-rate video. The lens is sharp with great-looking images, especially centrally, and presents no problem from most other optical properties.

Physical

Lens Weight
107 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
66 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
40.5 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16–50 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
3.5–5.6
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
25 cm01500

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No
Image Stabilization
Yes