The Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is the second-generation APS-C kit power zoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras with an updated retractable design, smoother zoom operation, and a more compact collapsed profile. It features 8 elements in 8 groups and Optical SteadyShot for stills and video. This lens is the standard kit zoom in Sony's APS-C E-mount ecosystem.
Product released: August 9, 2024
Latest firmware version
Version 02, released December 4, 2025
What's new in version 02
Fixes an issue where the live view image would repeatedly alternate between light and dark