Lightweight and exceptionally compact, the E 16mm f/2.8 Lens from Sony 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.
Lightweight and exceptionally compact, the E 16mm f/2.8 Lens from Sony 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.
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 in 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 9.4".
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
UPC: 027242785540
Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
16mm (35mm Equivalent: 24mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
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
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.5 x 3.5 x 3"
Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Reviews
Compact and light
By Ray2939
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-09
Good price for a sharp lens. Small for carrying around. It can even be used on full-frame Sony body after taking off the back plate, though with a little bit of dark corners.
This lens does a good job for what it is
By Andrew
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-13
makes it easy to carry a camera around all day and does a good job with images too! all of these were taken with my first Sony nex-5n. How it has progressed!!
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question
is this compatible with the Full Frame Alpha 7 ? I mean will it cover the whole surface of the sensor ?
Asked by: Anonymous
The E-Mount SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 Lens is not a full frame lens, so it would not cover the entire a7 sensor. You would need to shoot in APS-C size sensor mode.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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will this work with the sony alfa 2r
Asked by: Arturo M.
If you are referring to the aR II, you could mount and use the Sony E-Mount SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Alpha E-Mount Lens on the aR II. Though, as this is not a full frame lens, you will need to shoot in the APS-C/crop sensor mode. It would not cover the full frame sensor.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-28
will this fit on the sony a7sii? will it need to ...
will this fit on the sony a7sii? will it need to be in aps-c mode? will that equate to 24mm equivalent iif I was using lenses on the full frame?
Asked by: Jeffrey
Hello Jeffrey. This will physically fit on the a7sII, but it is a crop sensor lens. APS-C mode is a 1.5x crop factor, so it will make it a24mm equivalent.
Answered by: SonyListens
Date published: 2019-01-07
is work with sony fs5 super 35?
is work with sony fs5 super 35?
Asked by: ILYA
This lens is completely compatible with the FS5.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2022-01-16
question
I have this lens and on my Sony a6500, the AF Tracking Sens is grayed-out/disabled. I kind of thought I could track focus/follow focus with this lens on the sony a6500. Was I wrong?
Asked by: Jamison
Unfortunately this lens does not support this feature. Similar options that will support this feature are the Sony 10-18mm f4 and the Sigma 19mm f2.8 lenses.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-28
I’ve Sony Nex5n is this lens good for night ...
I’ve Sony Nex5n is this lens good for night photography like Milky Way ...etc thanks
Asked by: Kadhum
Yes, the Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens is definitely good for night photography. The 16mm wide angle focal length, and the bright f2.8 lens aperture will help create sharp images of the Milky Way.
Answered by: Leonard E
Date published: 2019-06-03
question
Would this work with the Fs7?
Asked by: Jimmy V.
Yes, this lens is compatible with the Sony FS7.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28
question
Is this compatible with a Canon T3i
Asked by: Anonymous
The Sonly E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 lens is not compatible with the T3i, nor is there an adapter that would allow one to mount this lens on a Canon camera.
