A great APS-C lens for stills and movies
This 16-50 mm (35mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm) power zoom lens is ideal for day-to-day stills and movies. It weighs just 107 grams (3.8 oz.) and retracts to 31.3 mm (1-1/4 inch) when powered off. Refined AF ensures reliable focus while zooming, and built-in image stabilisation minimises blur. Breathing compensation is supported with compatible bodies.
Excellent optical performance
Four aspherical elements and one ED (Extra low Dispersion) element in a 9-element 8-group optical design contribute to high resolution throughout a 16-50 mm zoom range (35mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm). Colour bleeding is minimal, clarity is excellent, and smooth bokeh is available when needed.
Natural bokeh emphasises the subject
The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II features a 7-blade circular aperture unit that helps to create natural-looking bokeh that can make subjects stand out without being distracting.
Maximum AF performance from α bodies
With an advanced linear motor and high-speed control, the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II easily captures active children or animals at photogenic moments. Superior tracking performance supports the high-speed 120 fps4 continuous shooting capability of high-performance α9 III, as well as 4K 120p/FHD 240p high frame rate movie recording5. Focus is smooth, precise, and quiet.
Advanced movie features
Smooth, quiet power zoom is ideal for movies, with reliable AF while zooming. Built-in stabilisation works with in-body stabilisation6, including Active Mode, to minimise blur in movies. Focus breathing is controlled to minimise distracting shifts in angle of view while focusing for exceptionally smooth, stable footage.
Get close to capture details
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.25 m (0.82 ft) (wide)/0.30 m (0.99 ft) (tele) and maximum magnification of 0.215x, the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II offers versatile close-up performance that lets you move in close and focus on details when shooting table-top subjects, for example.
Flexible control in a compact lens
An integrated zoom and focus ring allows fast, accurate zooming or focusing depending on the needs of the moment. Power zoom can be controlled by a zoom lever that allows smooth, constant-speed zoom operation. The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II accepts 40.5 mm screw-on filters. [1] Zoom/Focus ring [2] Zoom lever
Go-anywhere agility and mobility
The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II retracts to a total length of just 31.3 mm (1-1/4 inch) when camera power is turned off. In addition to its diminutive size and low weight of just 107 grams (3.8 oz.), it is a durable lens that can withstand the rigors of day-to-day shooting.
Environment friendly
Sony's "Road to Zero" project aims for a zero environmental footprint by 2050. The environmental footprint of this product has been minimised from development through supply chain, production, and packaging. We are also transitioning to non-plastic packaging materials. Plant-based non-woven fabrics are used for product bags.
