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

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

Focal length
16–50 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
116 g
Filter diameter
40.5 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
29.9 mm
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At a Glance

This standard zoom for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras spans 24-75 mm in full-frame equivalent and zooms by power drive. At 116 g it is compact, and an optical stabilizer is included. The aperture changes from f/3.5 to f/5.6 across the range. It suits everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
8
Weight
116 g (0.26 lb)
Filter diameter
40.5 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.7 (0.22×)
Length
29.9 mm (1.18 in)
Diameter
64.7 mm (2.55 in)
Released
February 2013

Manufacturer data: sony.com, sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS fit?

The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-75 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSSSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS IISony E 16-55mm F2.8 GSony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal length16-50 mm16-50 mm16-55 mm18-55 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/2.8f/3.5-5.6
Weight116 g107 g494 g194 g
Filter diameter40.5 mm40.5 mm67 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm25 cm33 cm25 cm
Length29.9 mm31.3 mm100 mm60 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS: FAQ

Does the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has autofocus.

Does the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS weigh?

The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS weighs 116 g. It is 29.9 mm long with a diameter of 64.7 mm.

What filter size does the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS use?

The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS takes 40.5 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS a full-frame lens?

No, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-75 mm in full-frame terms.

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