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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens

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  • Our take on the Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens

    The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is the kit zoom sold with most Sony APS-C bodies, and it is the smallest power-zoom standard zoom Sony makes. It covers a 24-75mm full-frame equivalent range, has built-in Optical SteadyShot and a quiet autofocus motor, and its electric zoom gives smooth, motorized transitions for video. It suits travel, vlogging and everyday walkaround shooting where size matters more than speed. Against the Sony 18-135mm it gives up reach and some sharpness, and against the 16-55mm f/2.8 G it gives up a lot of light and build, but nothing else in the E-mount line folds this small.

    Best forSony APS-C owners who want a pocketable zoomVloggers and video shooters who need smooth power zoomTravel and everyday walkaround photographyBuyers replacing a lost or damaged kit lens
    Pros
    • Very small and light; retracts to a flat pancake shape
    • Power zoom gives smooth, motorized zoom for video
    • Optical SteadyShot stabilization helps handheld shots
    • Quiet autofocus motor suits video
    • Covers wide angle to short portrait (24-75mm equivalent)
    • Works on the whole Sony E-mount APS-C range
    Cons
    • Narrow f/3.5-5.6 aperture limits low-light and background blur
    • Corners are soft wide open, especially at 16mm
    • Power zoom lever is slower and less precise than a manual ring
    • Plastic barrel and extending design feel less robust
    • Noticeable distortion and vignetting before in-camera correction

    Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens prices at every store

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    What reviewers say

    Owners treat it as a capable, tiny kit lens rather than a serious optic. They praise its size, stabilization and quiet focus for video, and criticize softness, the slow aperture and the power zoom's feel.

    What people mention
    • SizePraisedOwners like that it retracts flat and adds almost nothing to a bag.
    • Power zoomMixedThe motorized zoom is smooth for video but slower and less precise than a manual ring.
    • SharpnessCriticisedCorners are soft wide open, most noticeably at 16mm.
    • ApertureCriticisedThe f/3.5-5.6 range limits low-light shooting and shallow depth of field.
    • StabilizationPraisedOptical SteadyShot is credited with sharper handheld shots and steadier video.
    • BuildCriticisedThe plastic barrel and extending design feel less sturdy than pricier zooms.

    About the Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens

    The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is a compact power zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras, including the α6000, α6100, α6300, α6400 and α6500. It covers 16-50mm, which is equivalent to 24-75mm on a full-frame camera. It weighs about 115 g (4.2 oz) and has a plastic body with a metal mount.

    The power zoom is electronic. You can control it with the zoom ring or the camera's controls, for smooth zooming in stills and video. Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur from camera shake when shooting handheld or in low light.

    A linear motor drives the autofocus, which is fast and quiet. Focusing is internal, so the front element does not rotate.

    Lens type
    Power Zoom (PZ) compact zoom lens
    Mount
    Sony E-mount
    Format
    APS-C (crop sensor)
    Compatibility
    Sony APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras, such as α6000, α6100, α6300, α6400, α6500
    Focal length
    16-50mm (24-75mm full-frame equivalent)
    Max aperture
    f/3.5 at 16mm, f/5.6 at 50mm
    Min aperture
    f/22
    Optical design
    9 elements in 8 groups
    Stabilization
    Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
    Autofocus
    Linear motor
    Power zoom
    Electronic zoom, controlled by zoom ring or camera
    Focus type
    Internal focusing
    Min focus distance

    Questions and answers

    Is this lens worth it over the Sony 18-135mm?
    If size is the priority, yes: it is far smaller and lighter. The 18-135mm gives much more reach and better sharpness, so pick that one if you shoot distant subjects more than you carry the camera.
    Does it work on full-frame Sony cameras?
    It is an APS-C E-mount lens. On a full-frame body it works only in crop mode, which throws away most of the sensor.
    How good is the stabilization?
    Optical SteadyShot helps with handheld stills and video, and it pairs with in-body stabilization on bodies that have it. It does not replace a fast aperture in very low light.
    Is the power zoom good for video?
    Yes. The motorized zoom gives smooth, even transitions that are hard to match by hand, and the autofocus motor is quiet enough not to be picked up.
    What comes in the box?
    This is a white-box version, so expect the lens and caps rather than the full retail kit. Check the listing for the exact included accessories.
    Is it sharp enough for everyday photos?
    Centers are decent stopped down, and in-camera correction fixes most distortion. Corners stay soft at the wide end, so it is not the lens for large prints of wide scenes.
    Where is the Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens cheapest?
    At BroTech Traders, for $155.00, as of our latest check.
    What do buyers say about the Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens?
    Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

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