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

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

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KEY FACTS
BrandSony
Announcement dateJul 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jul 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/22-36
Optical Formula
9 elements in 8 groups
Special Elements
4 aspherical elements, 1 ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element
Min focal length
16 mm
Max focal length
50 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16-50 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
3.5
Max aperture zoom
5.6
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
25 cm01500

Autofocus

Drive Type
Linear micromotor
AF Compatibility
Autofocus while zooming
AF Speed
Up to 120fps for stills and high frame-rate video

Image stabilization

Type
Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
Active Mode
Supported

Build

Retracted Length
31.3mm (1-1/4 inch)

Video

Power Zoom
Smooth power zoom with zoom lever
Focus Breathing
Controlled to minimize shifts in angle of view
High Frame Rate Support
4K 120p/FHD 240p high frame-rate recording

Magnification

Maximum Magnification
0.215x

Field of view

35mm Equivalent
24-75mm

Physical

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
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

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No