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Rent NowSony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens (Black)
Ultra-Compact Power Zoom Next-Gen Optical SteadyShot, 120 fps Tracking & Retractable Walkaround Design
The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II is an ultra-compact, retractable standard power zoom lens custom-engineered for Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras utilizing APS-C format sensors. Delivering a highly versatile full-frame equivalent focal range of 24-75mm, this second-generation lens is the quintessential travel companion and everyday walkaround choice. It allows solo content creators, vloggers, and lifestyle photographers to transition seamlessly from sweeping wide-angle landscapes to tight, natural portraits without carrying bulky gear.
To maintain an incredibly lightweight and pocketable footprint, the lens utilizes a variable f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture that automatically retracts to a mere 1.25 inches in length when the camera is powered down. Inside the compact housing, an advanced optical layout features four aspherical elements and one Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) element to ensure high-resolution edge-to-edge clarity and minimize color fringing. Re-engineered for high-speed performance, this version fully supports continuous autofocusing while actively zooming and handles rapid tracking at up to 120 fps, making it highly optimized for modern video and high-frame-rate hybrid shooting.
Key Features & Optical Performance
Versatile Standard Wide-to-Tele Spectrum: Tailored natively for APS-C crop-sensor Sony E-mount camera bodies to yield a practical 24-75mm equivalent field of view, covering everything from tight interiors to flattering short-telephoto portraiture.
Retractable Power Zoom Architecture: Features an electronic power zoom mechanism for fluid, repeatable focal adjustments. When the camera is turned off, the lens barrel automatically collapses down to a slim 1.25 inches (31.3 mm) for effortless storage.
Upgraded Optical SteadyShot (OSS): Enhanced built-in image stabilization actively counteracts handheld jitters and micro-tremors, rendering significantly sharper imagery when shooting handheld at slower shutter speeds or while recording video on the move.
Advanced Aspherical & ED Optic Matrix: Structured with four aspherical lens elements to target astigmatism, field curvature, and spherical distortion, alongside one Extra-Low Dispersion glass element to suppress chromatic aberrations and maintain strict color neutrality.
Optimized Cinema Focus Controls: Built for modern hybrid workflows, the internal drive architecture seamlessly supports focus pulling while recording high-speed video up to 120 fps, and maintains accurate autofocus locking while actively manipulating the zoom ring.
Streamlined, Ultra-Light Footprint: The variable f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture configuration balances efficient everyday light gathering with a highly optimized, featherweight chassis that keeps your camera rig light for all-day field assignments.
Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Compact APS-C Retractable Power Zoom
Lens Mount Type: Sony E-Mount Standard
Focal Length Range: 16mm – 50mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 – 75mm)
Maximum Aperture Range: f/3.5 (Wide) – f/5.6 (Telephoto)
Minimum Aperture Range: f/22 (Wide) – f/36 (Telephoto)
Autofocus Tracking Compatibility: Supports up to 120 fps Continuous Drive Arrays
Optical Stabilization Index: Built-In Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
Retracted Profile Length: Approx. 1.25 inches / 31.3 mm
Filter Thread Interface: 40.5 mm
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.60 x 1.25 inches / 66.0 x 31.3 mm
Weight: Approx. 3.8 oz / 107 g
