Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Ultra-compact power zoom lens for E-mount cameras
Key Features
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ~ Limited | Dual-function ring, switches to focus in MF mode |
| Zoom Ring | ~ Limited | Electronic power zoom slider/ring |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✗ Not Present |
How-to Use Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
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Technical Specification
| Lens Type | Standard Zoom |
| Focal Length | 16-50mm (24-75mm equivalent) |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Elements/Groups | 9 / 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (circular) |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x |
| Filter Thread | 40.5mm |
| Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot |
| Focus Motor | Stepping Motor |
| Weight | 116g |
| Dimensions | 64.7 x 29.9 mm |
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | APS-C |
