Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens | Sony E, Black

The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens is ideal for capturing both photos and videos in everyday situations. It is designed to be compact and lightweight, weighing around 107 grams (3.8 oz.) and can collapse to 31.3 mm (1-1/4 inch). The advanced autofocus system guarantees consistent focus, even when zooming in and out, and the built-in optical image stabilization helps to reduce blurriness. Additionally, it supports breathing compensation when used with compatible camera bodies.

Excellent optical performance

The innovative optical design incorporates four aspherical elements and one ED (Extra Low Dispersion) element to deliver high resolution across a 16-50 mm zoom range (35mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm). With minimal color bleeding, high clarity, and the option for smooth bokeh, this lens provides exceptional image quality. It also offers a minimum focus distance of 0.25 m (0.82 ft) (wide)/0.30 m (0.99 ft) (tele) and a maximum magnification of 0.215x, allowing for versatile close-up performance and detailed focusing.

AF capabilities that enhance the performance of high-end cameras.

The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is equipped with a cutting-edge linear motor and top-notch high-speed control, enabling effortless capturing of lively children or animals during picturesque moments. Its exceptional tracking ability complements the rapid 120 fps2 continuous shooting feature of the advanced α9 III, along with the 4K 120p/FHD 240p high frame rate video recording3. The focus is not only seamless and accurate but also operates in a remarkably silent manner.

Advanced movie features

The silent and seamless power zoom feature is perfect for filming movies, with the added benefit of continuous autofocus during zooming. The built-in optical stabilization complements the in-body stabilization, including Active Mode, to reduce blurriness in videos. Focus breathing is carefully managed to prevent changes in the angle of view while focusing, resulting in steady and smooth footage. Additionally, body breathing compensation is available, and metadata enables adjustments during the editing process.

Compact and lightweight with Flexible Control

The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II can retract to a compact length of only 31.3 mm (1-1/4 inch) when the camera is powered off. Despite its small size and light weight of merely 107 grams (3.8 oz.), this lens is built to be durable and handle the demands of daily photography. With an integrated zoom and focus ring, users can easily and swiftly adjust the zoom or focus as needed. The power zoom feature can be smoothly controlled using a zoom lever for consistent and precise zooming. This lens is compatible with 40.5 mm screw-on filters.