Description

E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II

A great everyday APS-C lens for stills and movies

This 16-50 mm (35mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm) power zoom lens is perfect for day-to-day stills and movies. Weighing just 107 grams (3.8 oz.), it collapses to 31.3 mm (1-1/4 inch) when powered off.

Durability is excellent, and refined AF ensures reliable focus even while zooming. Moreover, built-in image stabilization minimizes blur, and breathing compensation is supported with compatible bodies1.

Excellent optical performance

Thanks to four aspherical elements and one ED (Extra Low Dispersion) element in its innovative optical design, the lens achieves high resolution throughout the 16-50 mm zoom range (35mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm).

Consequently, color bleeding is minimal, clarity is high, and smooth bokeh is available when needed. With a minimum focus distance of 0.25 m (0.82 ft) (wide) / 0.30 m (0.99 ft) (tele) and 0.215x max magnification, the lens offers versatile close-up performance that lets you move in and focus on details.

AF performance that brings out the best in advanced bodies

The advanced linear motor and high-speed control of the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II make it easier to capture active children or animals at photogenic moments.

Superior tracking performance supports the high-speed 120 fps2 continuous shooting capability of the high-performance α9 III, as well as 4K 120p/FHD 240p high frame rate movie recording3. As a result, focus is smooth, precise, and very quiet.

Advanced movie features

For movie shooting, the smooth, quiet power zoom is ideal, and AF remains available even while zooming. Built-in optical stabilization works seamlessly with in-body stabilization4, including Active Mode, to minimize blur in movies.

Furthermore, focus breathing is controlled to minimize shifts in angle of view while focusing, ensuring smooth, stable footage. Body breathing compensation is supported1, and metadata allows compensation during editing.

Compact and lightweight for outstanding agility and mobility

The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II retracts to just 31.3 mm (1-1/4 inch) when the camera power is turned off. In addition to its small 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.

Flexible control in a compact lens

An integrated zoom and focus ring allows for fast, accurate zooming or focusing, depending on the needs of the moment. You can control the power zoom via a zoom lever, ensuring smooth, constant-speed zoom operation. The lens also accepts 40.5 mm screw-on filters.

Lens Controls

1. Zoom/Focus ring
2. Zoom lever