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Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony A-Mount Cameras
A more compact llens designed specifically for use with APS-C size sensors.
Product Features
- DT Lens Design for optimum performance with APS-C DSLRs
- Superb wide-angle to mid-range telephoto shots
- Wide f/2.8 aperture for fast response and strong depth-of-field
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