Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SELP1650, Silver, No Packing)

The Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is a compact, retractable standard zoom lens designed for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras, offering a 24-75mm equivalent focal length range. It covers everything from wide-angle landscapes to standard portrait lengths, making it an ideal everyday travel and street photography lens.

Compact, Retractable Design

• The lens collapses to just 1.2″ (30mm) when powered off, making it ultra-portable and pocket-friendly.
• When powered on, it expands to its full zoom range while still remaining lightweight and balanced.
• Its dual-function control ring allows for smooth manual focus and zooming, giving you flexible creative control.

Smooth Video-Friendly Operation

• Power Zoom capability enables smooth, controllable zoom transitions, ideal for video shooting.
• Internal Stepping Motor (STM) delivers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus, helping maintain focus during video recording.
• Compatible with both Sony NEX cameras and NEX Handycam camcorders, offering versatile use across stills and video applications.

Optical Performance

• Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) provides approximately 4 stops of stabilization, reducing blur from camera shake, especially in low-light or handheld video conditions.
• Four aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion (ED) element:
  • Correct wide-angle distortion and curved perspective.
  • Minimize chromatic aberrations for sharp, high-contrast imaging across the frame.
• Variable aperture f/3.5-5.6 balances size, weight, and performance for everyday shooting.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 19.69 x 19.69 x 11.02 inches
• Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Lens Mount: Sony E-mount (APS-C format)
• Focal Length: 16-50mm (24-75mm equivalent)
• Aperture: f/3.5-5.6
• Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
• Focus Motor: Internal Stepping Motor (STM)
• Compatibility: APS-C Sony mirrorless cameras, NEX Handycam camcorders

Practical Uses

• Travel and street photography: Ultra-portable for spontaneous shots.
• Vlogging and casual video: Power Zoom + OSS ensures smooth zoom and shake-free footage.
• Portraits and everyday shooting: Versatile focal range with pleasing bokeh.
• Low-light photography: OSS and STM help produce sharp, clear images without a tripod.

This lens is a perfect lightweight companion for hybrid shooters and everyday users who want portability, smooth video operation, and versatile focal range in a single lens.