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DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
- 16-50mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- Weather sealed
- 577 g
- Min focus 0.3 m
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Quick answer
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 16-50mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 16-50mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 16-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2011
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- SSM
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 577 g
- Length
- 88 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM?
At 16-50mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24–75mm | 27–73.7° | 32.2–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM?
It zooms across 16-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–75mm on full frame, with a 27–73.7° horizontal and 32.2–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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