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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.
Focal length 16-50mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 107 g
af type Autofocus
lens type zoom
86 Overall Score
Price $136
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
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Performance
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 55-200mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 50mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | 22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 107 | 255 | 550 | 515 | 369 | 210 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| 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 | 54.5 | 74.9 | 97.9 | 35.1 | 64.9 | 76.9 | 83.6 | 78 | 81.3 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.5 | 86.1 | 64 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 83.7 | 78.6 | 91.7 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.9 | 96.1 | 63.7 | 95.6 | 39.6 | 92.8 | 34.2 | 50.2 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.5 | 15.7 | 90.2 | 81.3 | 73.5 | 24.4 | 93.3 | 88 | 96.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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