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Jim Fisher
PCMag
“The svelte E PZ 16‑50mm F3.5‑5.6 OSS II lens gets an autofocus upgrade, but Sony's most affordable zoom still has plenty of room for improvement.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Exceptionally small and light
- Linear autofocus tuned for video
- Optical stabilization
- Decent 1:4.5 macro focus
Points of Contention
- Power zoom doesn’t support slow cinematic speeds
- Corners lack definition even stopped down
- Picture quality suffers in back‑lit scenarios
- No weather sealing or lens hood
Professional Reviews
1 review from 1 critic
