Sony SELP1650 16-50mm Power
A compact 16-50mm power zoom for Sony E-mount pairs ED and aspherical elements with built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization, collapsing to just 29.9mm and weighing only 198g. The quiet power zoom motor and 30cm minimum focus deliver smooth, near-silent pulls ideal for video, while its retractable design makes it an effortlessly portable everyday lens. This is best for vloggers and hybrid shooters who need stable handheld footage and smooth zoom control over ultimate landscape sharpness.
Focal length 16-50mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Sony (E mount for NEX)
stabilization false
weather sealed false
weight g 116
af type SSM
lens type Zoom
72 Overall Score
Price €0
About This Lens
A more compact llens designed specifically for use with APS-C size sensors.
- Aperture Range: f/3.5-36
- 24-75mm Focal Range (35mm Equivalency)
- E-mount Lens for Sony NEX Cameras
- Compact Design Retracts to 30mm
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong aperture (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average optical (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony (E mount for NEX) |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 41 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | SSM |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 249 |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony SELP1650 16-50mm Power | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 70-200mm | 28-75mm | 55mm | 14-24mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony (E mount for NEX) | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 116 | 176 | 550 | 280 | 649 | 413 |
| AF Type | SSM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | stepping motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | Zoom | telephoto | zoom | prime | wide-angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony SELP1650 16-50mm Power | 94 | 68.7 | 93.5 | 36.1 | 30.9 | 71.6 | 62.7 | 83.7 | 69.5 | 34.5 |
| Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Compare | 53.3 | 87.2 | 93.2 | 46.2 | 99.7 | 79.1 | 62.7 | 79.6 | 89.9 | 99.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 81.2 | 63.1 | 83.9 | 87.9 | 79.1 | 79.9 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.5 | 94.9 | 72.8 | 94.6 | 49.7 | 94.8 | 79.9 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare | 85.5 | 81.2 | 55.5 | 97.6 | 82.5 | 79.1 | 0 | 69.2 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 71.9 | 73.7 | 87.8 | 91.2 | 65.6 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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