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Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Review

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS

Main Features

  • 16-50mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 41mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 116g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 30mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
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Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Overview

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10, Sony A6600 and Sony A6100.

Focal Range

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a focal range of 16-50mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Power Zoom

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a Power Zoom feature which consists of a rocker switch and a internal zoom motor where you can change the focal length of the lens by pushing this switch. This method of zoom is smoother and generates less shake than zooming in and out using your hand, especially beneficial while recording video.

Aperture

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 16mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f36 at 50mm .

Optical Formula

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups . Special elements used in this design is 4 aspherical elements.

Lens Hood

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Pros and Cons of Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Power Zoom

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Alternatives in Sony E Mount
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APS-C / DX 214gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 290gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 16-50mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom Yes
Zoom Lock Unknown
Zoom Ratio 3.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F36.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements 4 aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 116g
Diameter 65mm
Length 30mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 41mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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