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Compact black retractable zoom lens with power zoom lever and 40.5mm filter thread

Sony

Sony SELP1650 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom OSS E-mount camera lens

SKU CH-XRZ5-SN8E6 MPN SELP1650

Compact retractable zoom for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras with power zoom, Optical SteadyShot and 24-75mm equivalent range

  • Part type or numberCompact ILC Lenses
  • Diameter40.5 mm
  • Lens focal length16–50 mm
  • Lens apertureMaximum: f/3.5–5.6 Minimum: f/22–36
  • Product formatDSLR (APS-C Sensor)
  • Lens mountSony (E mount for NEX)
  • 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.

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Price $269.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameSELP1650
Part type or numberCompact ILC Lenses
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Lens focal length16–50 mm
Lens apertureMaximum: f/3.5–5.6 Minimum: f/22–36
Lens mountSony (E mount for NEX)
Viewing angle83–32 degrees
Closest focusing distance9.8 in (24.9 cm)
Optical construction9 elements in 8 groups
StabilizationOptical SteadyShot
Auto-focusYes
Size & build
Diameter40.5 mm
Filter thread size40.5 mm
Product dimensions2.55 in × 1.18 in (Max. Diameter × Length)
Product weight4.1 oz
Shipping weight0.21 kg
Package size99 × 91 × 88 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withSony
More details
Product formatDSLR (APS-C Sensor)
Magnifying power0.215x

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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