Full Specifications and Features
Lens Specifications
- Mount
- Sony A-mount
- Format
- APS-C
- Focal Length (mm)
- 16–50 mm
- 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)
- 24–75 mm
- Lens Groups / Elements
- 13/16
- Angle of View (APS-C)
- 83 °–32 °
- Maximum aperture (F)
- 2.8
- Minimum Aperture (F)
- 22
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Circular Aperture
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
- Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
- 0.2x
- Filter Diameter (mm)
- 72 mm
- Image stabilisation (SteadyShot)
- - (Body-integrated)
Size & Weight
- Dimensions (D x L)
- 81 x 88mm
- Weight
- 577 g (20 3/8 oz)
Footnotes
- *
- "35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)" and "Angle of View (APS-C)" are with interchangeable lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors.
What's In The Box
- Lens hood (ALC-SH117: petal shape, bayonet type)
- Lens front cap
- Lens rear cap

Features
High quality standard lens with approximately 3x zoom range
Ideal for wide range of everyday applications, including portraits, travel, landscapes and general-purpose shooting
Bright F2.8 maximum aperture allows creation of smooth background defocus effects (bokeh)
High performance optics achieve versatile zoom range with 16 mm maximum wide angle in light, easy-to-carry lens body
Internal SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive achieves exceptionally fast, quiet autofocus - ideal for stills and HD movie shooting
Aspherical lens elements and ED glass elements suppress aspheric and chromatic aberration for superb resolution and contrast
Rugged weather-resistant design with interlocking seals to protect against effects of dust and moisture