The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is a versatile, ultra-compact standard zoom lens designed for Sony APS-C sensor E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its retractable design makes it an excellent choice for travel, street photography, and everyday use.
Equivalent to a 24-75mm full-frame lens, it covers wide-angle to medium telephoto lenses. It features a motorized zoom (Power Zoom) for smooth control of the frame, as well as optical image stabilization (OSS) to reduce camera shake when shooting handheld.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Focal distance | 16-50mm (equivalent to 24-75mm) |
| Maximum opening | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum opening | f/22-36 |
| Diaphragm leaves | 7 |
| Viewing angle | 83° – 32° |
| Elements / Groups | 9 elements in 8 groups (1 ED, 4 aspherical) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 – 0.30 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.215x |
| Filter diameter | 40.5 mm |
| Dimensions | 66.7 mm x 29.9 mm |
| Weight | 116 g |
| Stabilization | Yes (Optical SteadyShot) |
| Internal focus | Yeah |
| Motorized zoom | Yes (Power Zoom) |
Ideal for
This lens is perfect for urban photography, travel, video, and vlogging, thanks to its compact size, useful focal range, and smooth zoom and stabilization features.
