Samsung 16 - 50 mm F3.5 - 5.6 ED OIS Power-Zoom User Manual

• Available settings may differ depending on the shooting 

mode.

E

i

A, M

Z

P, A, S, M, i

P, A, S

S, M

P, A, S, M

Rotate the focus ring on the lens to adjust the setting  

(or to change the zoom rate in Z mode).

Focus and capture the photo.

• To select the items that will appear when you press 

the i-Function button on the lens, you can use the 

Setting menu on your camera.

• Available scenes or filter effects in the E mode 

may vary depending on the camera model.

• If you select Z, the photo resolution will vary 

according to the zoom rate.

Set the focal length for the photo you are composing by 

pressing the zoom button on the lens. (See illustration 

)

• If you set the Auto Focus (AF) mode on your camera, the 

focus ring operates as a zoom ring. You can also set the 

focus length by rotating the focus ring on the lens. (See 

illustration 

)

• When you use the zoom function, the focus may change 

slightly. Adjust the focus again before you capture a photo.

• You can set the zoom speed for the lens’ Power Zoom 

button to fast, medium, or slow. To set the zoom speed, 

use the 

Lens Button Speed Settings menu on your 

camera. At fast speed, noise from the lens increases and 

can be recorded in videos. Refer to your camera manual 

for more details.

• To use the Lens Button Speed Settings feature properly, 

you must keep the camera’s firmware up-to-date. This 

feature may not be supported by some camera models.

Before putting a filter on the lens, make sure it is compatible.  

Refer to "Specifications" for compatible filter size.

• A filter is a precise optical product. Keep away from 

dust, dirt, or scratches. Also, do not try to mount two or 

more filters at the same time. Doing so may deteriorate 

the image quality and cause vignetting (a reduction of 

an image’s brightness or saturation at the periphery as 

the viewing angle of the lens is hidden).

• In case of a thick framed filter, the vignetting can occur 

with a wide-angle lens.

Thank you for purchasing the Samsung Lens. Before using 

the lens, please update the camera’s firmware. Otherwise, 

the color in images may not appear properly for some camera 

models (NX200, NX20, NX210, NX1000, NX1100, NX2000, 

NX300, NX300M, and Galaxy NX). Visit www.samsung.com to 

download the firmware.

Launch the Power Zoom feature by pressing the zoom 

button. Power Zoom reduces blurring and noise from the lens 

to optimize quality when recording video. When the lens is 

locked, the lens tube slides inside the lens body making it 

compact enough to carry around.

Lens, Lens cap, Lens mount cover, Case, User manual

• Optional Item: Filter

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 i-Function button 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring  

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 Lens 5 Zoom button 6 Lens contacts

► To attach the lens,

Remove the lens cap, lens mount cover, and body cap.

Align the red mark on the lens with the red mark on the 

camera body. Then, rotate the lens as shown in the 

illustration until it locks into place. (See illustration 

)

►  To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release 

button, and then rotate the lens as shown in the 

illustration. (See illustration 

)

If you set the Manual Focus (MF) mode on your camera, adjust 

the focus manually by rotating the focus ring on the lens.

Use the 

MF Assist function on the camera to focus more 

easily when you are manually focusing. Refer to your 

camera manual for more details.

When you press the i-Function button on the lens, you can 

use the E mode or Z or adjust some shooting 

options. In the E mode, you can select scenes or filter 

effects that your camera supports. Z allows you to 

zoom in on a subject with less degradation of photo quality 

than the Digital zoom. This feature is available only when 

your camera supports it. i-Scene mode is available only on 

some camera models.

Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or i.

Press [

i-Function] on the lens to select a setting.  

(See illustration 

)

SAMSUNG 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 

Power Zoom ED OIS

16–50 mm

24.6–77 mm

Lens Construction-Elements 9

Lens Construction-Groups  8

4

1

82.6°–31.4°

F3.5–5.6

F22

Number of Diaphragm Blades 7

0.24 m

0.28 m

0.24X

Optional

Yes

Samsung NX Mount

43 mm

64.8 mm

31 mm

Weight (Lens Only, Approx.) 111 g

0–40 °C

5–85 %

Please read the following safety tips carefully for proper and 

safe use.

• Do not stare at the sun through the lens or camera.  

This may cause severe damage to your eyes.

• Keep your lens or camera away from small children 

and pets.

• Do not store the lens in direct sunlight without the 

lens cap. Direct sunlight that passes through the lens 

may combust if it comes into contact with flammable 

materials.

• Use only sturdy tripods. Lightweight or unstable tripods 

may fall over and damage the camera. 

• Store the lens in dry and well ventilated areas.

• Do not store the lens in areas of high temperature or humidity or in 

a closet, car, or confined area where chemicals are stored.

• Using the power zoom feature may increase battery consumption.

• Do not expose the lens to water.

• Do not use chemicals such as thinner, alcohol, or benzene to 

remove dust.

• Do not drop the lens or apply excessive shock to it. The lens is a 

precise optical product.

• Avoid using the lens anywhere there is a sudden temperature 

change. Keep the lens in a plastic bag or a camera case to prevent 

condensation from forming on the inside or outside of the lens.

• When carrying or not using the lens, place the lens cap and lens 

mount cover on the lens to prevent contamination from foreign 

particles and protect the lens from scratches.

• Do not keep the camera mounted on a tripod without the lens cap. 

The inside of the camera can be damaged by direct sunlight.

• Check the lens once every year or two for best performance.

• Do not apply excessive force to the front of the lens.

• For safe use of the lens, mount or dismount the lens while the 

camera is turned off.

• Samsung is not responsible for any damage incurred by using 

other manufacturers’ lenses.

• Make sure to change lenses only in a clean environment and 

do not put your fingers into the lens mount when mounting the 

lens. Foreign particles may affect shooting results or cause a 

malfunction if they enter the camera body or the lens.

• When you turn on the camera, the lens tube automatically extends 

from the lens body. Do not apply force to the front of the lens while 

the lens tube is extending. Doing so may damage the lens.

• After you have finished using the zoom button and you are ready 

to turn off the camera, the lens tube slides inside the lens body. 

Transporting or storing the lens with any part of the lens tube 

extended, may damage the lens. When you finish using the lens, 

turn it off and retract the lens tube.

• Do not apply excessive force to the front of the lens while the 

camera is using the zoom function. Doing so may cause the lens 

to malfunction.

(Applicable in countries with separate collection 

systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates 

that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, 

headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other 

household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent 

possible harm to the environment or human health from 

uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from 

other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote 

the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users 

should contact either the retailer where they purchased this 

product, or their local government office, for details of where 

and how they can take these items for environmentally safe 

recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and 

check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This 

product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with 

other commercial wastes for disposal.

Please refer to the warranty that came with your 

product or visit our website www.samsung.com for 

after-sales service or inquiries.

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