Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm
Weighing just 57g with a retractable design, this lens combines OSS stabilization and power zoom for smooth, silent autofocus—ideal for video on Sony APS-C bodies. Its compact 16-50mm range and 4 aspherical elements deliver respectable sharpness for the size, though the f/3.5-5.6 aperture limits low-light capability. Best for casual shooters and travel vloggers who need a lens that slips into a pocket without weighing down a compact E-mount kit.
About This Lens
Weighing just 57g with a retractable design, this lens combines OSS stabilization and power zoom for smooth, silent autofocus—ideal for video on Sony APS-C bodies. Its compact 16-50mm range and 4 aspherical elements deliver respectable sharpness for the size, though the f/3.5-5.6 aperture limits low-light capability. Best for casual shooters and travel vloggers who need a lens that slips into a pocket without weighing down a compact E-mount kit.
- Focal length 16-50mm
- Max aperture f/3.5
- Mount Sony E
- Stabilization
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 107
- Af type Autofocus
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 41 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 13mm | 55-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 107 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 415 | 255 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM | Silent Wave Motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm | 54.4 | 74.2 | 97.8 | 35.1 | 64.9 | 76.4 | 83.6 | 89.4 | 81.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.4 | 83.8 | 58.9 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.4 | 99.6 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.2 | 96.4 | 87.7 | 74.8 | 76.4 | 99.2 | 68.1 | 81.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.4 | 77.2 | 74.2 | 70.8 | 91.3 | 70.7 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 99.5 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 Compare | 86.8 | 96.4 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.8 | 96.2 | 34.2 | 65.1 | 81.2 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.4 | 68.9 | 77.1 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 70.7 | 85.3 | 68.1 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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