Let's talk about the 16-50pz

Personally I think that this is a very underrated lens.

It has advantages over the s lens version in that it's lighter and less bulky  and that it's possible to zoom in and remotely using a smartphone, something you can't do with any other lens.

On top of this it's much cheaper than the s lens.

Currently my s lens is more or less glued to my nx1, however if I  want to travel light with my nx500 I'll more often that not attach the pz, as its versatile, and better for video.

Anyone else loving using this lens?

markyboy81 wrote:

Personally I think that this is a very underrated lens.

It has advantages over the s lens version in that it's lighter and less bulky and that it's possible to zoom in and remotely using a smartphone, something you can't do with any other lens.

On top of this it's much cheaper than the s lens.

Currently my s lens is more or less glued to my nx1, however if I want to travel light with my nx500 I'll more often that not attach the pz, as its versatile, and better for video.

Anyone else loving using this lens?

The lens is very good optically but I don’t use it much because I hate PZs. I need a nice zoom ring.

markyboy81 wrote:

Personally I think that this is a very underrated lens.

It has advantages over the s lens version in that it's lighter and less bulky and that it's possible to zoom in and remotely using a smartphone, something you can't do with any other lens.

On top of this it's much cheaper than the s lens.

Currently my s lens is more or less glued to my nx1, however if I want to travel light with my nx500 I'll more often that not attach the pz, as its versatile, and better for video.

Anyone else loving using this lens?

I liked the image quality and its smallness and hated the powerzoom. Obviously it doesn't like bicycles, since it's decentered now after two summers on the NX2000 I carried around when riding my bike.

markyboy81 wrote:

Personally I think that this is a very underrated lens.

I think many know this is a very good lens. It's possible its low price makes some assume it must be average.

It has advantages over the s lens version in that it's lighter and less bulky and that it's possible to zoom in and remotely using a smartphone, something you can't do with any other lens.

On top of this it's much cheaper than the s lens.

Currently my s lens is more or less glued to my nx1, however if I want to travel light with my nx500 I'll more often that not attach the pz, as its versatile, and better for video.

Anyone else loving using this lens?

I love it. Very little else on other platforms come close. Nikon 1 6.7-13mm (18-35mm in FF) is great and small but 3x plus in cost. Panasonic 14-42mm MK 2 is maybe closest I've used that is even cheaper (around £80 2nd hand).

...some kit lenses (by whatever brand) can be so good that they often rival the big boys optically - short of them not having a constant F2.8, that is. And such is the case for the 16-50 PZ lens from Samsung. Of course, you have to throw in the caveat, "if you have a good copy" as kit lenses across the brand spectrum are often notorious for having copy-to-copy variations in optical quality.

I have 3 of these 16-50 PZ lenses - all excellent copies. I obviously keep one on my NX500 and the clarity levels I've gotten with this combo are superb. Same with my NX300. I'd say with regards to PZ technology this Samsung 16-50 is one of the best (if not best) design on the market - even today!

I've periodically read threads in which the posters maligned this lens - and I'd be shaking my head in disbelief while reading them. But I guess the old adage, "different strokes for different folks" applies here.

Unfortunately, at one time there were countless new copies (often separated from the kit) on eBay, and it was not unusual to be able to scarf one up for only $125 - $150.  But not anymore - just a few used ones and perhaps one or two new ones on eBay anymore.