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

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

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  • Last seen at $129.95 at Newegg on Nov 11.

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

The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is the compact power-zoom kit lens sold with many Sony APS-C E-mount cameras. It covers a 24-75mm full-frame-equivalent range, zooms electrically, and includes optical stabilization for handheld video and stills. Its retracting barrel makes it one of the smallest zoom lenses for the system, which is why it is the default walkaround choice for a6000-series owners. It is not a fast or sharp lens; primes and the 18-135mm give better image quality, but none match its folded size.

Best forSony APS-C owners who want a small everyday zoomVideo shooters who need smooth powered zoomingTravelers packing lightBeginners buying a first lens with a body
Pros
  • Retracts to a very short length for storage and carrying
  • Power zoom gives smooth, steady zoom moves for video
  • Optical SteadyShot helps in low light and handheld clips
  • Covers wide angle to short telephoto, 24-75mm equivalent
  • Light enough to leave on the camera all day
Cons
  • Slow f/3.5-5.6 aperture limits low-light and background blur
  • Soft corners and noticeable distortion at 16mm
  • Power zoom is slower to respond than a manual zoom ring
  • Plastic build and extending barrel feel fragile

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

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Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens for E-Mount price history

Lowest price we've seen: $129.95 on Nov 11 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a capable, tiny kit lens rather than a serious optic. They praise the folded size, stabilization and video-friendly power zoom, and accept softer corners and a slow aperture as the trade-off.

What people mention
  • SizePraisedOwners like that it collapses small enough to keep on the camera in a bag.
  • Power zoomMixedReviewers find the motorized zoom smooth for video but slow and imprecise for stills.
  • SharpnessCriticisedCorners are soft, especially at 16mm wide open, and sharpness improves only when stopped down.
  • StabilizationPraisedOptical SteadyShot is credited with steadier handheld video and sharper low-light shots.
  • ApertureCriticisedThe f/3.5-5.6 range is called limiting indoors and gives little background blur.
  • BuildCriticisedThe plastic barrel and extending zoom are described as feeling less solid than metal lenses.

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

The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is a zoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras. It covers focal lengths from 16mm to 50mm, with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to f/5.6.

The lens has auto focus and is black.

Lens mount
Sony E
Focal length
16mm to 50mm
Max aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Auto focus
Yes
Color
Black

Specifications

Lens Mount
Sony ESource
Aperture (max)
ƒ/3.5-5.6Source
Focal Length (min) (mm)
16.0Source
Auto Focus
YesSource
Color

Questions and answers

Is this lens good for video?
Yes. The power zoom moves smoothly and quietly, and optical stabilization steadies handheld footage. Autofocus is fast on newer a6000-series bodies.
Does it fit full-frame Sony cameras?
It is an APS-C E-mount lens. It mounts on full-frame E-mount bodies but crops to APS-C mode, so you lose resolution.
How does it compare with the Sony 18-135mm?
The 18-135mm reaches much further and is sharper, but it is larger and heavier. This lens wins on portability and powered zooming.
Is the aperture good enough indoors?
Only in decent light. At f/3.5-5.6 you will need higher ISO indoors; a fast prime like the 35mm f/1.8 is a better low-light companion.
What is in the box?
The lens comes with front and rear caps. A lens hood is not included.
Does it have image stabilization?
Yes, it has built-in Optical SteadyShot, which works alongside in-body stabilization on bodies that have it.
Where is the Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens for E-Mount cheapest?
At Newegg, for $129.95, as of our latest check.

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