Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens, Bundle with 40.5mm Filter Kit, Cleaning Kit and Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

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 use, providing a standard zoom range and excellent features to support both photo and movie content creation.

AF performance that brings out the best in advanced bodies
With an advanced linear motor and high-speed control, the E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 0SS II makes it easier to focus on moving subjects with ease. Superior tracking performance supports the high-speed 120 fps continuous shooting capability of high-performance a9 Ill, as well as 4K 120p/FHD 240p high frame rate movie recording. Focus is smooth, precise, and very quiet.

Excellent optical performance
Four aspherical elements and one ED (Extra low Dispersion) element in an innovative optical design achieve high resolution throughout a 16-50 mm zoom range. Color bleeding is minimal, clarity is high, and smooth bokeh is available from the 7-blade circular aperture.

Advanced movie features
Smooth, quiet power zoom is ideal for movie shooting, and AF is available even while zooming. Built-in optical stabilization works with in-body stabilization, including Active Mode, to minimize blur in movies. Focus breathing is controlled to minimize shifts in angle of view while focusing for smooth, stable footage. Body breathing compensation is supported, and metadata allows compensation during editing.

Flexible control in a compact lens
An integrated zoom and focus ring allows fast, accurate zooming or focusing depending on the needs of the moment. Power zoom can be controlled by a zoom lever that allows smooth, constant-speed zoom operation. The E PZ 16-5Omm F3.5-5.6 OSS II accepts 40.5 mm screw-on filters.

Excellent close-up performance
Excellent close-up performance with a minimum focus distance at 0.25 m (0.82 ft) (wide) - 0.30 m (0.99 ft) (tele) and 0.215x maximum magnification, offers versatile close-up performance that lets you move in and focus on details.

Compact and lightweight for outstanding agility and mobility
The E PZ 16-SOmm F3.5-5.6 OSS II retracts to a total length of just 37.3 mm (1-1/4 inch) when camera power is turned off. In addition to its diminutive 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.

E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is the compact APS-C standard zoom lens that is an excellent match for a-series bodies, with advanced lens technology ensuring that body performance. Great for shooting stills and movies anywhere.

A great APS-C lens for stills and movies
This 16-50 mm (35 mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm) power zoom lens is ideal for day-to-day stills and movies. It weighs just 3.8 oz. (107 grams) and retracts to 1.25" (31.3 mm) when powered off. Refined AF ensures reliable focus while zooming, and built-in image stabilization minimizes blur. Breathing compensation is supported with compatible bodies.

Excellent optical performance
Four aspherical elements and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element in a nine-element eight-group optical design contribute to high resolution throughout a 16-50 mm zoom range (35 mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm). Color bleeding is minimal, clarity is excellent, and smooth bokeh is available when needed.

Natural bokeh emphasizes the subject
The E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II features a seven-blade circular aperture unit that helps to create natural-looking bokeh that can make subjects stand out without being distracting.

Get close to capture details
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.82 ft (0.25 m) (wide)/0.99 ft (0.30 m) (tele) and maximum magnification of 0.215x, the E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II offers versatile close-up performance that lets you move in close and focus on details when shooting table-top subjects, for example.

Maximum AF performance from a bodies
With an advanced linear motor and high-speed control, the E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II easily captures active children or animals at photogenic moments. Superior tracking performance supports the high-speed 120fps continuous shooting capability of high-performance a9 III, as well as 4K 120p/FHD 240p high frame rate movie recording. Focus is smooth, precise, and quiet.

Advanced movie features
Smooth, quiet power zoom is ideal for movies, with reliable AF while zooming. Built-in stabilization works with in-body stabilization, including Active Mode, to minimize blur in movies. Focus breathing is controlled to minimize distracting shifts in angle of view while focusing for exceptionally smooth, stable footage.

Go-anywhere agility and mobility
The E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II retracts to a total length of just 1.25" (31.3 mm) when camera power is turned off. In addition to its diminutive size and low weight of just 3.8 oz. (107 grams), 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 fast, accurate zooming or focusing depending on the needs of the moment. Power zoom can be controlled by a zoom lever that allows smooth, constant-speed zoom operation. The E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II accepts 1.59" screw-on filters.

Environment friendly
Sony's "Road to Zero" project aims for a zero environmental footprint by 2050. The environmental footprint of this product has been minimized from development through supply chain, production, and packaging. We are also transitioning to non-plastic packaging materials. Plant-based non-woven fabrics are used for product bags.