Samsung 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS
The Samsung 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS is a big improvement over a standard kit lens, but it's pricey and has a few optical issues.
-- As reviewed by PCMag

Product details
- Unique F2.0-F2.8 Aperture allows shallow depth of field with low aberration and edge distortion
- High Reliability with a splash and dust proof design
- iFunction button for convenient control without taking your eye off the shot
- High Speed Stepping Motor for fast and silent autofocus for stills and movies
PROS
+ Very sharp.
+ Captures a lot of light.
+ Focuses to 0.3-meter.
+ Optical stabilization.
+ Dust and splash resistant design.
CONS
- Expensive.
- Some edge weakness and color fringing.
- Barrel distortion at 16mm.
- Big and heavy.
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By PCMag on May 29, 2014
The Samsung 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS is a big improvement over a standard kit lens, but it's pricey and has a few optical issues.
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