Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm
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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong aperture (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average optical (32th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
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 |
| 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 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 | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 116 | 255 | 550 | 515 | 369 | 210 |
| AF Type | SSM | 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 | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 16-50mm | 94.6 | 74.9 | 94 | 35.1 | 31.9 | 76.9 | 63.5 | 83.6 | 74 | 36 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 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 | 80.8 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 86.2 | 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 | 91.7 | 93.3 | 88 | 96.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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