Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS, E-Mount

Sony E, APS-C / DX
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Product details

The lens you can take anywhere. Thanks to its slim, compact design that can retract to just 29.9 mm, it is perfect for on-the-go use.

Key specifications

Lens type
Normal Lens, Wide angle lens, Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Weight
116 g

General information

Item number
362532
Manufacturer
Sony
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
SELP1650.AE
Release date
14.9.2012

Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.25 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens, Wide angle lens, Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Aperture
5.60 f/
Min. aperture
5.60 f/
Min. focal length (exact)
16 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
50 mm
Focal length
16 - 50 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
7x
Filter thread
40.50 mm
Number of lenses
9
Number of lens groups
8
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation, Internal focusing, Metal bayonet, Zoom function
Optical zoom
3.10x
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Objective 2 properties

Min. focal length (exact)
0.02 m
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.05 m
Filter thread
0.04 m

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Front lens cap, lens, Rear lens cap

Product dimensions

Weight
116 g
Length
29.90 mm
Diameter
64.70 mm

Package dimensions

Length
10 cm
Width
8.70 cm
Height
8.30 cm
Weight
234 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Sigma
    0.4 %
  • 4.7artisans
    0.5 %
  • 4.Sony
    0.5 %
  • 6.Venus Optic
    0.6 %
  • 7.Fujifilm
    0.7 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.Samyang
    5 days
  • 6.Nikon
    8 days
  • 7.Sony
    10 days
  • 8.Panasonic
    12 days
  • 9.Fujifilm
    15 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Fujifilm
    5.8 %
  • 3.Canon
    5.9 %
  • 4.Sony
    6.1 %
  • 5.Olympus
    6.2 %
  • 6.Sigma
    6.8 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Good79/100
Rank 14 out of 21Stiftung Warentest21 Objektive 01/2016ReleaseJanuary 2016

Unterm Strich darf man beim Sony E PZ 16-50 mm F3,5-5,6 OSS von einem guten Standardzoom sprechen. Es punktet im Test mit einer insgesamt guten Bildqualität, wobei hier die gute Auflösung, die geringen Verzeichnungen und auch der sehr geringe Randschärfeabfall positiv zu bewerten sind...