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    Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom
    Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom

    Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom

    16–50mm · f/3.5–5.6

    Overview

    The Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom is a compact, lightweight kit lens with a useful 24.6-77mm equivalent range. Optically, it shows decent distortion control (barrel at wide, pincushion at tele) and low chromatic aberration, but is soft at maximum aperture and sharpest only at f/8-f/11. The power zoom and silent autofocus suit video, while optical stabilization aids low light. Build is plastic but adequate for entry-level users. It suits snapshooters, travelers, and video enthusiasts, not serious enthusiasts seeking fast apertures.