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Sony SELP1650 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens

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Focal Length Description 50
Lens Type Standard
Compatible Mountings Sony E
Camera Lens Description 50 millimetres

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  • POWER ZOOM for smooth zooming with superb operability and quietness
  • ED glass and Aspherical lens elements for excellent performance with reduced aberrations
  • Built-in image stabilization
  • This lens is designed for Sony α camera system E-mount cameras. You cannot use it on A-mount cameras
  • Minimum focus distance - 0.25–0.3 m (0.82-1 ft)
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SELP1650
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    Product Description

    Compact and lightweight design for excellent portability thanks to retract-ability down to a mere 29.9 mm

    From the Manufacturer

    E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Power Zoom Lens

    This 16-50mm retractable zoom lens is super compact and easy to carry and the ideal lens for traveling and other scenarios that require a lightweight, compact camera and lens combo.

    Technology

    Circular Aperture

    When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.

    ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass

    As focal lengths get longer, lenses built with conventional optical glass have difficulties with chromatic aberration, and as a result images suffer from lower contrast, lower color quality, and lower resolution. ED glass dramatically reduces chromatic aberration at telephoto ranges, and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings. Super ED glass provides enhanced compensation for chromatic aberration.

    Aspherical lens elements

    Aspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements are an evolved variant, featuring an extremely high thickness ratio between the center and periphery. AA elements are exceedingly difficult to produce, relying on the most advanced molding technology to consistently and precisely achieve the required shape and surface accuracy, resulting in significantly improved image accuracy and quality.

    Distance encoder

    The distance encoder plays an integral part in ADI flash metering, which delivers high precision flash metering that is unaffected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds. The distance encoder is a lens component that directly detects the position of the focusing mechanism, and sends a signal to the CPU in order to measure distance to the subject. During flash photography, this data is very useful in calculating how much flash output is appropriate to the scene.

    Lens-based optical image stabilization

    Gyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills.

    Additional Features

    Internal focusing

    Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter.

    SELP1650 not recommended for use with NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3

    2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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    Customer reviews

    4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5
    325 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sharpness, quality and portability of the lens. For example, they mention it's very sharp, tack sharp across the frame and that it'll work well for street photography. That said, some complain about the lack of lens caps. Opinions are mixed on image quality and focus.

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    93 customers mention75 positive18 negative

    Customers like the quality of the lens. They say it's a great lens, and an amazing camera-lens system. Some customers also mention that the lens is in perfect working condition, and takes sharp images. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

    "...AF is silent and right on every time, the OSS is superb. This lens makes A7RII pocketable and weighs almost nothing...." Read more

    "I think this is a great little lense for taking just fun family photos and videos...." Read more

    "...know that it is an excellent value for the price and is well suited as a walkabout lens for the NEX series of cameras...." Read more

    "...to the Sony 18-55mm lens which itself, in my experience, is a higher quality lens than many reviewers give it credit for being...." Read more

    27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

    Customers find the lens very compact and useful. They say it takes up very little room and reduces luggage and carry-around weight. Customers also mention that it has a stabilizer which is a plus.

    "...It can easily be used for serious work anywhere, and because it is so compact and light, you can carry it in your pocket at all times - I do...." Read more

    "...camera into a really really high end point and shoot that is small and compact." Read more

    "...While this isn't a high-end lens, it is a good kit lens, is small, and yields fine photos....all for a very low price...." Read more

    "...If you are traveling, the Sony 1650-PZ will work well, and reduce your luggage and carry-around weight...." Read more

    27 customers mention24 positive3 negative

    Customers like the value of the lens. They say it's a great product and worth the investment. They also say it has optical stabilization for the price. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and price of the product.

    "...a motorized zoom with that goes wider than average, and optical stabilization for the price and that has the Sony name on it is quite the bargain...." Read more

    "...is a good kit lens, is small, and yields fine photos....all for a very low price. At such, it is a good kit lens, I think." Read more

    "...I rate this lens high, for value for money and sharpness." Read more

    "...Sony's e mount selection, and is really what makes a nex camera worth the investment...." Read more

    25 customers mention18 positive7 negative

    Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it works perfectly, is great for video, and works with the Sony Remote app.

    "...And as my little girl showed me, my sample of this lens works great on NEX-5N as well, definitely better than the original kit 18-55 lens with which..." Read more

    "...I have had no problems with it, and it has worked well out of its plain box. Note that it DID come with a back lens cap as well as a front cap...." Read more

    "Stopped working after a few months of use. Even one I purchased from Amazon (used model) arrived with the same broken zoom function...." Read more

    "...I use it to shoot video on my A6300 and it works like a charm...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the camera lens. They mention that the center sharpness is outstanding, and it is tack sharp across the frame at every aperture.

    "...Tack sharp across the frame at every aperture, no vignetting, no color fringes, no distortion - just perfect!..." Read more

    "...as is reasonable to expect - in my view, very sharp and clearly sharper than the 1855 - BUT as others have noted there is an important issue at low..." Read more

    "...But center sharpness is outstanding! It out-performs my older Minolta lenses, and it rivals my Zeiss 16-35mm f/2.8...." Read more

    "Fits my Sony A3000 and is very sharp. Focus ring has a little resistance but works ok...." Read more

    31 customers mention20 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the image quality of the lens. Some mention that pictures and video look nice and sharp, while others say that they have very strong distortion.

    "...The photos looked fine for just hanging out with family. Taking 4K video worked out great in Super 35 and enabling digital zoom you get a wide..." Read more

    "...lens for vacation trips the compactness, zoom range and image quality is highly acceptable and I like it." Read more

    "I tried to use this lens on NEX-7 body and hated it - the vignetting, color fringing, and smeared unsharp corners made it unusable...." Read more

    "...tests I was pleased to find that this 16-50mm lens is at least equal in image quality to the Sony 18-55mm lens which itself, in my experience, is a..." Read more

    13 customers mention6 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that it has autofocus, helping to eliminate focus hunting. However, others say that it gets stuck when zooming, does not extend when the camera is turned on, and has a broken zoom function.

    "...It's quality is fair at best, it expands when the power is turned on the camera and sometimes fails to close to it's original size when shut off...." Read more

    "...The ring around the barrel is pretty cool and allows both manual zoom and manual focus which turns out to be more intuitive than you might..." Read more

    "Fits my Sony A3000 and is very sharp. Focus ring has a little resistance but works ok...." Read more

    "...And to top it off, it focuses very close, so you can almost use it for macro.I've posted two photos to illustrate image sharpness...." Read more

    11 customers mention3 positive8 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the lens caps that come with the camera lenses. They mention that the rear lens cap is missing. Some customers also report that the front and rear caps are scratched.

    "...The 16-50mm lens has no sun-shield hood and takes 40.5mm filters; the 18-55mm lens does have a sun-shield hood and takes 49mm filters...." Read more

    "...THERE IS NO SONY LENS HOOD FOR THIS LENS. That doesn't mean some makers don't sell them...." Read more

    "...It included both front and rear lens caps, plus a little bag and a cleaning cloth...." Read more

    "...Also be aware, the bulk packaging does not come with a rear cap, so it is most likely a takeoff from a camera+lens bundle...." Read more

    What makes it different
    4 Stars
    What makes it different
    Unlike when you buy a brand-new retail product from the manufacturer or an authorized dealer, when you are considering this product you need to be concerned not only with how it ultimately performs but whether saving a few dollars is worth the gamble and risk.In this particular case though it’s more than just a few dollars, it’s substantially more than half price. Despite all of the warnings about not intended for sale in the U.S. and possible incompatibility issues, the reality is that this is the identical lens that’s sold in the retail box … there’s no value to anyone to make a special cheaper version. It all comes down to will you get a new unused one or will it be damaged and the fact that there is no warranty of any kind. Is that worth the risk and gamble? With some products, probably not, but with a lens if it works out of the box it’s probably going to continue working unless it gets physically damaged … and manufacturer warranties don’t cover that anyway.HOW DOES IT PERFORMThis lens has been reviewed in depth in hundreds of places including some very respected and detailed pro photo sites so it would be a waste of time to repeat all that here. If you are looking at this model you know that it is an excellent value for the price and is well suited as a walkabout lens for the NEX series of cameras. It has a lot of potential if used properly and it certainly compliments the NEX series compact size by delivering a 24-75mm equivalent lens that folds into itself and only adds about an inch-and-a-half to the depth of the camera (not even really that since it doesn’t stick out much further than the handgrip). To get a lens with decent optical performance, a motorized zoom with that goes wider than average, and optical stabilization for the price and that has the Sony name on it is quite the bargain. I tried it side-by-side with the official retail boxed version and they were identical in look, feel and performance.WHAT DOES BULK-PACKAGING MEANThe term may be unfamiliar to you, most things you buy are in colorful retail containers complete with instructions, warranty info and accessories. In this case what you get is just the lens wrapped in bubblepak. That’s all. You can and should expect it to be clean, new and with both protective lens caps and of course you should expect it to work. All that was true with mine. You have no idea what the region of origin is but Sony has factories all over the world. In my case the country was Thailand. Also important to note is that various different sellers rotate on this page depending on who offers it for less that particular day, some may be better than others but you are the one who chooses which one so it has nothing to do with rating the actual lens.BOTTOM LINEI didn’t get this for pro studio work, which should be obvious because the lens is intended for a middle-of-the-line consumer point-and-shoot camera. You can’t expect Leica quality for the price. As a general-purpose lens for vacation trips the compactness, zoom range and image quality is highly acceptable and I like it.
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    I think this is a great little lense for taking just fun family photos and videos. I purchased this kit lens because my wife could barely hold up the A7RII with the 24-70 G-master. Just too heavy for her to take photos of me and my family. To be honest this lense was a lot of fun the first time out. The photos looked fine for just hanging out with family. Taking 4K video worked out great in Super 35 and enabling digital zoom you get a wide range of zoom. Of course in low light at 5.6 it may not perform as adequate as a 2.8 G-Master or fast prime. But for everyday good lighting situations this is a must have lense to use with the family. I am just a camera enthusiast and not a professional. I think for video this lense could probably be used professionally. It may seem weird to put this lense on an A7RII, but it turns your mirrorless professional camera into a really really high end point and shoot that is small and compact.
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    Unlike when you buy a brand-new retail product from the manufacturer or an authorized dealer, when you are considering this product you need to be concerned not only with how it ultimately performs but whether saving a few dollars is worth the gamble and risk.

    In this particular case though it’s more than just a few dollars, it’s substantially more than half price. Despite all of the warnings about not intended for sale in the U.S. and possible incompatibility issues, the reality is that this is the identical lens that’s sold in the retail box … there’s no value to anyone to make a special cheaper version. It all comes down to will you get a new unused one or will it be damaged and the fact that there is no warranty of any kind. Is that worth the risk and gamble? With some products, probably not, but with a lens if it works out of the box it’s probably going to continue working unless it gets physically damaged … and manufacturer warranties don’t cover that anyway.

    HOW DOES IT PERFORM

    This lens has been reviewed in depth in hundreds of places including some very respected and detailed pro photo sites so it would be a waste of time to repeat all that here. If you are looking at this model you know that it is an excellent value for the price and is well suited as a walkabout lens for the NEX series of cameras. It has a lot of potential if used properly and it certainly compliments the NEX series compact size by delivering a 24-75mm equivalent lens that folds into itself and only adds about an inch-and-a-half to the depth of the camera (not even really that since it doesn’t stick out much further than the handgrip). To get a lens with decent optical performance, a motorized zoom with that goes wider than average, and optical stabilization for the price and that has the Sony name on it is quite the bargain. I tried it side-by-side with the official retail boxed version and they were identical in look, feel and performance.

    WHAT DOES BULK-PACKAGING MEAN

    The term may be unfamiliar to you, most things you buy are in colorful retail containers complete with instructions, warranty info and accessories. In this case what you get is just the lens wrapped in bubblepak. That’s all. You can and should expect it to be clean, new and with both protective lens caps and of course you should expect it to work. All that was true with mine. You have no idea what the region of origin is but Sony has factories all over the world. In my case the country was Thailand. Also important to note is that various different sellers rotate on this page depending on who offers it for less that particular day, some may be better than others but you are the one who chooses which one so it has nothing to do with rating the actual lens.

    BOTTOM LINE

    I didn’t get this for pro studio work, which should be obvious because the lens is intended for a middle-of-the-line consumer point-and-shoot camera. You can’t expect Leica quality for the price. As a general-purpose lens for vacation trips the compactness, zoom range and image quality is highly acceptable and I like it.
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