Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Black)

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Black)
Ultra-Compact Power Zoom – 24-75mm Equivalent Reach, Optical SteadyShot & Retractable Design

The black Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is an ultra-compact standard zoom lens designed for crop-sensor (APS-C) Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Offering a versatile 35mm-equivalent focal range of 24-75mm, this everyday lens spans wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives. Its engineered retractable design allows it to collapse into an exceptionally low profile when powered down, making it an ideal choice for travel, casual walkaround photography, and daily video creation.

Equipped with an electronic Power Zoom (PZ) mechanism, the lens delivers smooth, silent zoom motion operable via an on-lens switch or compatible camera controls—a key benefit for handheld video production. Its optical layout includes one Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and four aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and field curvature. Integrated Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization counters camera shake for sharper handheld stills, while an internal focus system enables rapid, quiet autofocus performance with a close 9.8-inch minimum focusing distance.

Key Features & Performance Highlights

Compact 24-75mm Equivalent Field of View: Covers essential everyday focal lengths from wide-angle landscapes to mid-telephoto portraits.

Electronic Power Zoom Mechanism: Delivers smooth, quiet zoom transitions via the lens rocker switch or select camera bodies for video shooting.

Collapsible Retractable Architecture: Shrinks the physical lens profile dramatically when powered off for ultimate portability.

Optical SteadyShot (OSS) Stabilization: Reduces camera shake blur during handheld photo and video capture.

Advanced Optical Construction: Features 1 ED glass element and 4 aspherical elements for high edge-to-edge sharpness and reduced distortion.

Internal Focusing & Close Reach: Quick internal AF motor provides fast response times with a close 9.8″ minimum focus distance.

Technical Specifications

Lens Type: Ultra-Compact Power Zoom Lens

Lens Mount System: Sony E Native (APS-C / Crop-Sensor Format)

Focal Length Range: 16 to 50 mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 75 mm)

Maximum Aperture Range: f/3.5 (Wide) to f/5.6 (Telephoto)

Minimum Aperture: f/22 to 36

Minimum Focus Distance: 9.8 inches / 25 cm

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.215x

Optical Construction: 9 Elements in 8 Groups (1 ED, 4 Aspherical)

Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot (OSS)

Zoom Mechanism: Electronic Power Zoom Drive

Autofocus Mechanism: Internal Focus System

Diaphragm Design: 7-Blade Rounded Iris

Filter Thread Diameter: 40.5 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.6 x 1.2 inches / 64.7 x 29.9 mm

Weight: Approx. 4.1 oz / 116 g