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Key Specs
Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony A-Mount
Lens Type: Standard Zoom
Minimum Focal Length: 16 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
Product Weight: 1.3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Product Diameter: 3.25 inches (The out of box diameter of the item, measured as a straight line passing from side to side of the item, through its center.)
Imaging
Lens Type: Standard Zoom
Exposure Control
Minimum Focal Length: 16 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
Minimum Focus Distance: 12 inches
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
Minimum Aperture: f/22 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent: 15/16 - 2-15/16" (The focal length of the lens that provides the same field of view as a 35mm film camera.)
Performance
Filter Diameter: 77 millimeters
Warranty
Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
UPC: 027242830042
Frame up the perfect shot while composing on the go for less editing later with a quality A-mount zoom lens designed specifically for use with APS-C size sensors.
Customers are satisfied with the photo quality of the DSLR SAL-1650 16-50MM F2.8 DT Ssm Alpha Camera Lens. Customers have commented that it has produced gorgeous photos.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Quiet Focusing Mechanism
When I received this lens I was surprised at how large and heavy it was. I thought that the weight would make it difficult to use but I have quickly become accustomed to the weight. It won't be an every day kind of lens and walking around sightseeing with such a heavy lens will have it's disadvantages but I am willing to make it work as it has produced the most gorgeous photos. Not only does it take wonderful photos but the major upside to this lens is that there is absolutely no sound while it is focusing so in videos there is no longer the annoying focusing sound in the footage.
Posted by PhotoNut
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Lens
I bought this lens for my A58, which I eventually plan to replace with the A77. I love it. It's definitely heavy and the weight distribution is a little off with the smaller camera, but it takes great photos and is very smooth. Can't wait to use it with the A77, as everything I've read is exceptional.
Posted by Mannyship
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for a Zoom
This Lens is somewhat costly , though half that of similar CZ zoom lenses.
The image quality is very good for a zoom lens, although to truly appreciate it, it's best if your camera can produce sharp RAW files.
For example the Sony a580 produces slightly soft RAW files compared to other Sony cameras with the same pixel count., match the 16-50mm lens up with this camera and you wont be seeing the full potential of what that lens can do.
However,,match it up with an a77 a700 or a900 and you will be very very pleased!