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

The current standard APS-C kit zoom, bundled with bodies like the a6700 and ZV-E10 II. A major improvement over the original SELP1650 — faster, quieter autofocus and a lighter build — and the default lens most casual buyers keep rather than upgrade from.

Starting from
£274 new
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Value & Depreciation
£289
Launch price
→
£274
Today
=
5%
Value drop
Over ~2 years, this camera has cost roughly £8/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2024
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
16–50mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
40.5mm
Dimensions
66mm x 31.3mm (retracted)
Weight
107g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Linear motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.215x
Min. Focus Distance
0.25m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.8
Street
6.2
Travel
7.3
Wedding & Events
6.3
Vlogging & Video
7.7
Filmmaking
6.6
Documentary
6.4
Landscape
6.1
Casual
8.3
Food
4.7
Architecture
5.8
Astrophotography
5.1
Underwater
5.6
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 8.3 Strong on focal length, value for money and portability. Sony's current standard kit zoom, a genuine improvement over the original.
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Vlogging & Video 7.7 Strong on portability, focal length and autofocus.
✈️
Travel 7.3 Strong on portability, focal length and value for money.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 4.7 Held back by close focusing and optical quality.
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Portrait 4.8 Held back by maximum aperture and optical quality.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II