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Quick answer
Compact power-zoom kit lens for APS-C E-mount covering 16-50mm with Optical SteadyShot. It retracts to a small size.
Pros
- Very compact at about 116 g
- Power zoom
- Optical SteadyShot
Cons
- Modest sharpness
- Slow variable aperture
Verdict
Consider it a small kit zoom for beginners and travelers. Not a performance lens.
About this lens
This 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens from Sony fits Sony E mount cameras, with optical stabilization. A compact kit zoom for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 16-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2013
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.22x
- Weight
- 116 g
- Length
- 29.9 mm
- Diameter
- 64.7 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS?
- Beginners
- Travel kits
- Vlogging
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 does PZ mean?
PZ stands for Power Zoom, meaning the zoom is driven by a motor rather than a manual ring.
Is the Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS good for video?
The power zoom gives smooth zoom movements, and the stabilization helps handheld shots.
Is the Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS stabilized?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built into the lens, which helps keep handheld shots steady at slower shutter speeds.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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