SONY E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II for E-mount SELP16502 APS-C Power Zoom Lens

An Ultra-Compact APS-C Power Zoom for Everyday Creators

The SONY E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II (SELP16502) is a highly versatile standard power zoom lens designed for APS-C E-mount cameras. As a second-generation upgrade, it retains its incredibly lightweight 107g retractable design while significantly enhancing autofocus performance. Whether you are capturing daily snapshots, traveling, or using a VLOG camera for high-quality video production, it delivers unrivaled mobility, smooth operation, and reliable optical performance.

Key Features
Ultra-Compact & Lightweight: Features a retractable mechanism that collapses to just 31.3mm in length when powered off. Weighing only about 107g, it drastically reduces the burden of carrying and handheld shooting.
Smooth Power Zoom (PZ): Equipped with a dedicated zoom lever and control ring, enabling smooth, constant-speed zooming that is highly ideal for cinematic video recording.
Excellent Optical Performance: Engineered with an 9-element, 8-group design (including 4 aspherical and 1 ED element) to provide clear, sharp images from wide-angle to mid-telephoto.
Upgraded Autofocus Performance: Driven by an optimized linear motor, it delivers blazing-fast, precise, and quiet AF tracking, fully supporting 4K 120p video and up to 120fps high-speed continuous shooting.
Optimized for Videography: Features built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) and supports camera-based Active Mode and breathing compensation for remarkably smooth and stable footage.
Versatile Close-Up Capability: Offers a minimum focus distance of 0.25m (Wide) to 0.30m (Telephoto) with a 0.215x maximum magnification, making it easy to capture striking close-ups of food and small objects.

Product Details

• Lens Mount: Sony E-mount (APS-C format)
• Focal Length: 16-50mm (35mm equivalent: 24-75mm)
• Maximum Aperture: F3.5-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: F22-F36
• Lens Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
• Aperture Blades: 7 (Circular aperture)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.25m (Wide) - 0.30m (Telephoto)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.215x
• Filter Diameter: 40.5mm
• Dimensions: Approx. 66.0 x 31.3 mm
• Weight: Approx. 107g
• Origin: Made in China / Thailand (Please refer to the actual product packaging for the latest origin information)
• Included Accessories: Front cap (ALC-F405S), rear cap (ALC-R1EM)
• Photo Samples: https://www.sony.jp/ichigan/products/SELP16502/photo-sample.html

FAQ
Q: Is this lens suitable for full-frame cameras?
A: This lens is designed for APS-C sensors. When mounted on a full-frame E-mount body, the camera will automatically switch to APS-C crop mode (providing a 24-75mm equivalent field of view), and the image resolution will be reduced accordingly.

Q: What are the main upgrades from the first-generation SELP1650?
A: The Mark II version retains the same compact optical design but features a heavily upgraded autofocus (AF) system. Its optimized linear motor provides much faster and quieter tracking, fully supporting high-speed continuous shooting and focus breathing compensation on modern camera bodies.

Q: Can the Power Zoom be controlled from the camera body?
A: Yes. If paired with a compatible camera body featuring a zoom lever (such as the ZV-E10 II) or a Bluetooth shooting grip, you can seamlessly control the zoom remotely, making it perfect for vlogging.