E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
- 16-50mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 107 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
A very small power-zoom kit lens for APS-C E-mount, weighing about 107 g. It has Optical SteadyShot, takes 40.5mm filters and focuses as close as 0.25 m at the wide end.
Pros
- Extremely light at 107 g
- Optical SteadyShot
- Power zoom
- Compact when retracted
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Kit-lens image quality
- APS-C only
Verdict
A tiny kit zoom for Sony APS-C cameras. Choose it when size and weight matter most.
About this lens
A 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with optical stabilization. A compact kit zoom for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 16-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2024
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.22x
- Weight
- 107 g
- Length
- 31.3 mm
- Diameter
- 66 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II?
- Everyday travel carry
- Vlogging
- Compact kits
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
How does the E PZ 16-50mm OSS II differ from the original?
The II is a later revision that weighs slightly less at about 107 g versus 116 g. The 16-50mm range and f/3.5-5.6 aperture stay the same.
Does the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II have stabilization?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built in, which helps with handheld stills and video.
What filter size does the E PZ 16-50mm OSS II use?
It takes 40.5mm filters, a small size that matches Sony's other compact kit-style lenses.
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