Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens

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Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens

Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens

The Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens is a suitable travel companion. Providing a 24mm equivalent focal length when mounted to your APS-C-format E-mount camera, this lens will allow photographers to capture wide landscapes and work in tight spaces with ease. It offers a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 for operating in low-light conditions and it incorporates one aspherical element to combat various aberrations that may occur. Also, it has a fast and silent motor for autofocus in stills and video modes and features an internal focus design that ensures maximum performance. A seven-blade circular diaphragm is implemented as well for smooth bokeh. Additionally, it can accept optional ultra-wide and fisheye converters for getting 18mm and 15mm equivalent perspectives.


Key Features of the Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens

  • E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 24mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Compact Pancake Design
  • Internal Focus
  • Seven-Blade Circular Diaphragm
  • Optional Ultra-Wide & Fisheye Converters

Compact Design, Broad Field of View

  • With its pancake design, the lens only extends 0.9" from the mount, resulting in a compact and lightweight camera system.
  • Designed for use on APS-C format cameras, this 16mm lens will provide a wide-angle perspective with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24mm.
  • Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in available lighting and also contributes to the sleek size and lightweight design.
  • This lens is compatible with optical wide-angle and fisheye conversion lenses, which, when used, will convert this lens into an 18mm or 15mm lens, respectively.

 Optics and Focusing

  • One aspherical element is incorporated into the lens design to reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations.
  • The lens uses an internal focusing design that contributes to faster autofocus performance as well as a minimum focus distance of 23 cm.
  • A rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.

  • MPN -  SEL16F28
  • GTIN - 4905524636635
Focal Length 16mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24mm)
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Mount Sony E
Lens Format Coverage APS-C
Angle of View 83°
Minimum Focus Distance 9.45" / 24 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.08x
Optical Design 5 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 7, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization No
Filter Size 49 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 2.4 x 0.9" / 62 x 22.5 mm
Weight 2.4 oz / 68 g