Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS

This camera glass has a variable aperture from f/3.5 to f/5.6 which means that the amount of light entering the photographic lens changes as you zoom in or out. It has 9 lens elements in 8 groups which helps to reduce distortion and increase sharpness. The lens coating helps to reduce ghosting and flares which can cause unwanted reflections in your photos. The build quality is good and it has a smooth zoom mechanism. The autofocus is fast and accurate, but it also has a manual focus option. The resolution is good, but not the best in its class. Overall, this photographic lens is a good option for those who are looking for a compact and lightweight lens with decent image quality. However, there are other alternatives available in the market with better optics and faster aperture, but they might be more expensive and heavier. The manufacturing time of this lens is not known, but it has been in the market for several years. The bokeh, which is the quality of the out-of-focus areas in the photo, is decent but not exceptional.

Sure, here’s my personal review of the Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS camera lens:

Positives:
– The power zoom feature is handy for video shooting or when you need to change focal lengths quickly.
– The OSS (Optical SteadyShot) works pretty well, giving you around 3 stops of stabilization.
– The size and weight of the lens are compact, making it a good option for travel or everyday use.
– The autofocus is quick and accurate, even in low light situations.
– The bokeh (background blur) isn’t bad for a kit lens, you can get some decent separation between your subject and the background.
– The lens mounted easily onto my Sony A6000 and A7II cameras.

Negatives:
– As mentioned earlier, the sharpness isn’t as good as higher-end lenses. You might notice some softness around the edges or when shooting wide open.
– I’ve found that the lens can be a bit finicky with contrast and color accuracy in certain lighting conditions. Don’t expect the same level of color reproduction as you would get with a more expensive lens.
– The build quality isn’t the most robust, the lens feels a bit plasticky and the zoom ring is quite smooth, making it harder to maintain precision when zooming in or out.

Conclusion:
Overall, the Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS lens is a good option as a kit lens, particularly if you’re just starting out or don’t want to break the bank. While it’s not perfect, the power zoom, OSS, and autofocus are all useful features, and the size and weight make it an easy lens to carry around. However, if you’re looking for sharper images or more professional-level optics, you might want to invest in a higher-end lens.

Optical design

Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Full frame equivalent focal length is 24.0-75.0 mm.

Physical characteristics

Weights 116 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 40.5 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 30 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.