>>3433775I don't speak Sonyfag language, but I'll try...
>E This just means the lens will work on cameras that have the sony E-mount.
> 3.5-5.6This is the aperture, i.e. the size of the hole in the lens that lets in light to the camera sensor. The smaller the number the bigger the hole.
For this lens the aperture varies from f/3.5 at the 16mm focal length to f/5.6 at the 50mm focal length. Generally, gearfags like the biggest aperture possible because it gives more bokeh (the blurry background effect).
> /PZNo fucking idea
> 16-50 This is the zoom range. This lens goes from a widest focal length of 16mm to a maximum zoom of 50mm. In very simplistic terms, your 16mm will be good for landscapes and your 50mm will be good for portraits (i.e. people shots). I won't go into how sensor size affects focal length.
> OSSSonyfag language for image stabilization.
> 0.25m/0.82ft-0.30m/9.8ft Minimum focal distance. 0.25m at 16mm focal length; 0.3m at 50mm focal length.
> O 40.5This means your lens is a faggot.
>>3433788Agree that Understanding Exposure is good. He has another book called Learning to See Creatively that is also excellent for beginners.
