A great everyday APS-C lens for stills and movies This 16-50 mm (35mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm) power zoom lens is perfect for day-to-day use, providing a standard zoom range and excellent features to support both photo and movie content creation. AF performance that brings out the best in advanced bodies With an advanced linear motor and high-speed control, the E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 0SS II makes it easier to focus on moving subjects with ease. Superior tracking performance supports the high-speed 120 fps2 continuous shooting capability of high-performance α9 Ill, as well as 4K 120p/FHD 240p high frame rate movie recording3. Focus is smooth, precise, and very quiet. Compact and lightweight for outstanding agility and mobility The E PZ 16-SOmm F3.5-5.6 OSS II retracts to a total length of just 37.3 mm (1-1/4 inch) when camera power is turned off. In addition to its diminutive size and low weight of just 107 grams (3.8 oz.), it is a durable lens that can withstand the rigors of day-to-day shooting. Advantages of Sony's lenses for video shooting Learn the four unique advantages of using Sony's E-mount lens for video shooting. The combination of Sony's lenses and cameras will enhance your video creation experience. Excellent optical performance Four aspherical elements and one ED (Extra low Dispersion) element in an innovative optical design achieve high resolution throughout a 16-50 mm zoom range. Color bleeding is minimal, clarity is high, and smooth bokeh is available from the 7-blade circular aperture. Advanced movie features Smooth, quiet power zoom is ideal for movie shooting, and AF is available even while zooming. Built-in optical stabilization works with in-body stabilization1, including Active Mode, to minimize blur in movies. Focus breathing is controlled to minimize shifts in angle of view while focusing for smooth, stable footage. Body breathing compensation is supported2, and metadata allows compensation during editing. Flexible control in a compact lens An integrated zoom and focus ring allows fast, accurate zooming or focusing depending on the needs of the moment. Power zoom can be controlled by a zoom lever that allows smooth, constant-speed zoom operation. The E PZ 16-5Omm F3.5-5.6 OSS II accepts 40.5 mm screw-on filters. Excellent close-up performance Excellent close-up performance with a minimum focus distance at 0.25 m (0.82 ft) (wide) - 0.30 m (0.99 ft) (tele) and 0.215x maximum magnification, offers versatile close-up performance that lets you move in and focus on details.   1 With compatible camera models. 2 See camera compatibility info at: https://www.sony.net/dics/breathing/. Angle of view and image quality may change slightly when this function is [ON]. Effective compensation may not be achieved in all situations 3 When powered off.