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Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM

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Pros

  • The lens is rock solid with smooth zoom function
  • lens is quite reasonably priced
  • lens produces excellent color and sharp photos and is well

Cons

  • The front element does not rotate thanks to an internal focusing mechanism
  • the lens is fairly heavy
  • the lens is somewhat soft at /2

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 16
  • Internal
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • 16, 50 mm
  • no
  • Telephoto, Normal, Wide angle

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM - Pros & Cons

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM

Pros

  • The lens is rock solid with smooth zoom function
  • lens is quite reasonably priced
  • lens produces excellent color and sharp photos and is well
  • Sharpness results are very good
  • good light it is razor sharp through the full range
  • Silent and good for video as well
  • fast and quiet auto-focusing
  • It looks and feels reassuringly solid and
  • very good lens in its own right and an excellent choice as a versatile kit lens
  • The zoom and focus control rings operate smoothly

Cons

  • The front element does not rotate thanks to an internal focusing mechanism
  • the lens is fairly heavy
  • the lens is somewhat soft at /2
  • corner softness is a bit exaggerated
  • very light pincushion distortion in the corners
  • no depth-of-field scale or infrared index
  • a little bit of light fall-off in the extreme corners
  • a little pricey
  • makes straight lines appear to curve outward
  • no optical stabilization built into the lens
  • rather low sharpness at the edges and corners

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Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Telephoto
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mountSony A
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements16
Groups13
Special elements / coatings
  • 3 ED elements
  • Aspherical element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight20.35 oz
Diameter3.19 in
Length3.46 in
Filter size2.83 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length16 - 50
Maximum magnification5.0 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.30
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Zoom lockyes
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.3
Based on 7 reviews
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Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 02.05.2012
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Review | Photography Blog
4.5

There aren't too many quality standard zoom lenses available for the Sony Alpha system, so the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM is something of a breath of fresh air for A-mount users. Introduced at the same time as the A77 SLT camera, this 16-50mm optic is a great match for Sony's excellent prosumer DSLR. Is it a must-have lens for every A77 / A65 shooter? Read our Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM review to find out...

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM SAL1650 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.08.2011
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM SAL1650 Review

Looking for a Sony 16-50mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 25.02.2013
Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Review
4.5

The Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM offers a high-end specification at a price which won't break the bank

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens review: Attractive high-speed offering
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DXOMARK
Published: 08.10.2015
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens review: Attractive high-speed offering

Although it’s not a new lens by any stretch, we’ve taken a look at Sony’s DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM, a high-speed 24-75mm equivalent designed for the maker’s APS-C-format SLT cameras. Read on to find out how well this model performs.

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Review
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PCMAG
Published: 03.02.2012
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Review
3.5

The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM is a fine standard angle zoom with a fixed f/2.8 aperture throughout its range, but it's a little pricey.

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Lens Review and Specs
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Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Lens Review and Specs

Read our detailed analysis of the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Standard Zoom lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 25.02.2013
Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM Review
4.5

The Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM offers a high-end specification at a price which won't break the bank

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