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Sony Alpha DT 16-50mm F/2.8 SSM Lens
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Zoom Lens
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.72
Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).Lens Description
The Sony Alpha DT 16-50mm F/2.8 SSM is a wide to short telephoto zoom designed for cameras with a APS-C (1.5X) sensor. This bright constant-aperture zoom covers a 16 to 50mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 24-75mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This 3X zoom lens focuses down to 30cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.2X magnification. The lens offers a Quick-Shift AF system which lets the user simply rotate the focus-ring to focus manually. A Super-Sonic motor inside the lens delivers very fast and relatively quiet AF.
The lens weighs 577g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.
This lens is only available for the Sony A mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Sony A mount cameras with APS-C (1.5X) sensors.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Sony Alpha DT 16-50mm F/2.8 SSM Specifications
| Brand | Sony | Model | Alpha DT 16-50mm F/2.8 SSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony A | Max FLM | 1.5X |
| Focal Range | 16 - 50mm | View Angle | 83 - 32° |
| Max Aperture | F/2.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 30cm | Magnification | 0.2X |
| Filter Size | 72mm | Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Size (D x L) | 81 x 88mm | Weight | 577g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | Weatherproof | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Zoom Mechanism | External | Focus Mechanism | External |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | Super Sonic |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2011-08-24 |
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Sony 16-50mm F/2.8 Facts
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Zoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.72Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).| 16-50mm Focal-Range | F/2.8 Constant Aperture |
| 72mm Filter Thread | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Sony A Mount | APS-C (1.5X) Coverage |
| 577g Lens Weight | 81 x 88mm (D x L) |
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