Sony
Sony SELP1650 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom OSS E-mount camera lens
Compact retractable zoom for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras with power zoom, Optical SteadyShot and 24-75mm equivalent range
- PartCompact ILC Lenses
- TypeZoom Lens
- ColorBlack
- Diameter40.5 mm
- CompatibilitySony
- Focal Length16 - 50 mm
- Compact retractable design measures just 30 mm when stored
- Power zoom mechanism delivers smooth focal transitions for video
- Optical SteadyShot stabilization reduces blur from camera shake
- Versatile 16–50 mm range covers wide to short telephoto
- Seven-blade circular diaphragm creates pleasing background blur
Sony E-mount 16-50mm Power Zoom
The Sony SELP1650 is a retractable power-zoom lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. It covers a 24-75mm equivalent focal range with a variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture. Optical SteadyShot stabilisation and an internal stepping motor support quiet autofocus during stills and video. The barrel retracts to 30mm for storage.
Power zoom with 40.5mm filter thread
A built-in power-zoom lever drives the 16-50mm range smoothly, which is the specification that decides if this lens fits a run-and-gun video workflow. The 40.5mm front thread accepts circular polarisers and ND filters without vignetting at the wide end. Minimum focus distance is 9.8 inches for 0.215x magnification.
Suits APS-C E-mount owners wanting a compact
Travel photographers and vloggers who value a pocketable 24-75mm equivalent with in-lens stabilisation will benefit. Buyers who need a constant aperture throughout the zoom range or full-frame coverage should look elsewhere. The variable f/3.5-5.6 design also limits low-light depth-of-field control at 50mm.
Highlights
- Compact retractable design measures just 30 mm when stored
- Power zoom mechanism delivers smooth focal transitions for video
- Optical SteadyShot stabilization reduces blur from camera shake
- Versatile 16–50 mm range covers wide to short telephoto
- Seven-blade circular diaphragm creates pleasing background blur
Specifications
| Brand | SONY |
|---|---|
| Model | SELP1650 |
| Part | Compact ILC Lenses |
| Type | Zoom Lens |
| Color | Black |
| Diameter | 40.5 mm |
| Compatibility | Sony |
| Focal Length | 16 - 50 mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 36 |
| Format | DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Camera Mount | Sony (E mount for NEX) |
| Angle of View | 83 - 32 degrees |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.80" |
| Magnification | 0.215x |
| Lens Construction | 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter thread (Diameter) | 40.5 mm |
| Specifications | Distance Encoder: Yes Internal Motor: Yes (Stepping motor) Steady Shot Mode:Active: Lens-based Image Stabilization (OSS) Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 24mm-75mm (35mm equivalent) Aspheric Elements: (4 aspheric surfaces) Aperture Blade: 7 blades (Circular aperture) |
| Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Compact and lightweight design POWER ZOOM for smooth zooming ED glass and Aspherical lens elements Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization |
| Dimensions | 2.55" x 1.18" (Max. Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | 4.10oz |
| Shipping weight | 0.21 kg |
| Package size | 99 × 91 × 88 mm |
Questions about this item
How wide and how tight does the 16-50 mm zoom actually frame on an APS-C body?
On an APS-C sensor the 16 mm end gives an 83° angle of view, equivalent to 24 mm in full-frame terms, while 50 mm narrows to 32°, equivalent to 75 mm.
What does the E-mount connection mean for autofocus and aperture control?
The Sony E-mount coupling carries both the stepping-motor autofocus drive and electronic aperture control, so the camera sets f-stops from f/3.5–5.6 down to f/22–36 without mechanical levers.
How much space does the lens need when retracted and what filter thread does it use?
The power-zoom barrel retracts to 30 mm long and presents a 40.5 mm front thread for filters or a hood.
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