About this model
The Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS is the standard kit zoom for Sony's APS-C mirrorless cameras. Its powered zoom mechanism and retractable barrel keep it small and light, making it a natural match for compact bodies like the a5000, a6000 and a6700 series. The 16-50mm range covers wide-angle to short telephoto (24-75mm in full-frame terms), suitable for landscapes, portraits and travel. Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation helps reduce blur in low light, and the power zoom is smooth and quiet for video. The lens focuses internally and accepts 40.5mm filters.
Key specs
| Type | Standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-50mm (24-75mm equivalent on APS-C) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-36 |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Format | APS-C |
| Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Image stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot |
| Filter size | 40.5mm |
| Weight | approx. 116g |
Compatibility
Fits all Sony E-mount APS-C cameras (e.g. a5000, a6000, a6700 series). It can be used on full-frame E-mount bodies in APS-C crop mode. Not compatible with Sony A-mount or other mounts without an adapter.
Questions about this model
Is this lens suitable for video?
Yes. The power zoom and linear autofocus motor operate smoothly and quietly, making it well suited to video recording.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes, it features Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation to help reduce camera shake.
What is the filter thread size?
The lens accepts 40.5mm screw-on filters.
