Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony · 16–50 mm · f/3.5–5.6 · Image Stabilization
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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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | II |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 107 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 66 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 31.3 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 40.5 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 16–50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 3.5–5.6 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 83°–32° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 7020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Electric |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 25 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.21x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 4 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |