Sony E-Mount 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
- APS-C format
- 9 lens elements in 8 groups
- f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture
- 35mm field of view equivalent of 24-75mm
- Four Aspherical Lens Elements
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
- Internal Stepping Focus Motor
- Optical Steadyshot Image Stabilization
- Electrically-driven zoom
- Seven-blade circular diaphragm
- 40.5mm filter diameter
- Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras
- Portable and lightweight
- 2 Years Genuine Warranty with Sony Australia
The portable and lightweight Sony E-Mount 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens is an APS-C format lens with a 35mm field of view equivalent of 24-75mm. It also performs well under low-light settings due to its f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture. Constructed with 9 lens elements in 8 groups, it features Four Aspherical Lens Elements and One Extra-Low Dispersion Glass that reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations. The Sony E-Mount 16-50mm is also equipped with an Internal Stepping Focus Motor for fast and quiet autofocus. Meanwhile, the electrically-driven zoom makes this lens ready to shoot once the camera used with it is turned on. This Sony mirrorless digital camera also has built-in Optical Steadyshot Image Stabilization to negate potential image blur due to camera shake. Amazing bokeh effects can also be achieved through the seven-blade circular diaphragm. Compatible with Sony E-Mount Cameras, the Sony E-Mount 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens has a 40.5mm filter diameter.
Product Features in Detail
The lens that goes where you go
With a slim, compact design that retracts down to 29.9 mm, it’s perfect for travel
Effortless zooming
The first E-mount lens with an electrically driven zoom, it has a smooth, silent operation—ideal for shooting video
Noise-free shots even in low light
With a constant maximum aperture of F4, you can use fast shutter speeds without raising ISO sensitivity unnecessarily
Ready when you are
As soon as camera power is turned on, the lens extends and is ready for shooting
Flexibility and control
In AF (Autofocus) mode the dual-function control ring handles zoom; in MF (Manual Focus) mode, the ring offers manual control
Big-lens performance
Extra-Low Dispersion glass and four aspherical lens elements deliver accurate, distortion-free images
Blur at its best
Thanks to the circular aperture you can capture attractive foreground and background blur effects
Built-in image stabilization
Optical SteadyShot™ not only reduces camera shake during handheld shooting but also improves performance in low-light conditions
LENS SPECIFICATIONS | |
MOUNT | Sony E-mount |
FORMAT | APS-C |
FOCAL LENGTH (MM) | 16-50 mm |
35 MM EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH (APS-C) | 24-75 mm |
LENS GROUPS / ELEMENTS | 8/9 |
ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C) | 83°-32° |
MAXIMUM APERTURE (F) | 3.5-5.6 |
MINIMUM APERTURE (F) | 22–36 |
APERTURE BLADES | 7 |
CIRCULAR APERTURE | Yes |
MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE | 0.25-0.3 m (0.82-1 ft) |
MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO (X) | 0.215x |
FILTER DIAMETER (MM) | 40.5 mm |
IMAGE STABILIZATION (STEADYSHOT) | Optical SteadyShot™ |
SIZE & WEIGHT | |
DIMENSIONS (DIAMETER X LENGTH) | 64.7 x 29.9 mm (2-5/8 x 1-3/16 in) |
WEIGHT | 116 g (4.1 oz) |
Sony E-Mount 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap
2 Years Genuine Warranty with Sony Australia

SKU: Sony SELP1650
UPC: 4905524898842