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A sleek and powerful wide-angle zoom designed for E-mount mirrorless cameras, the FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G Lens from Sony is an excellent on-the-go lens that specializes in landscape, travel, and close-up photography. By coupling a maximum f/2.8 aperture with an 11-bladed diaphragm, smooth and beautiful bokeh is naturally created. Additionally, this bright maximum aperture allows for high-quality captures even in dimly lit shooting scenarios. Not only is the FE 16-25mm f/2.8 dust and moisture-resistant, but it features a fluorine coating on the front lens element to repel fingerprints, water, and oil from accumulating. The de-clickable aperture ring is a massive benefit to video shooters to ensure smooth transitions.
A sleek and powerful wide-angle zoom designed for E-mount mirrorless cameras, the FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G Lens from Sony is an excellent on-the-go lens that specializes in landscape, travel, and close-up photography. By coupling a maximum f/2.8 aperture with an 11-bladed diaphragm, smooth and beautiful bokeh is naturally created. Additionally, this bright maximum aperture allows for high-quality captures even in dimly lit shooting scenarios. Not only is the FE 16-25mm f/2.8 dust and moisture-resistant, but it features a fluorine coating on the front lens element to repel fingerprints, water, and oil from accumulating. The de-clickable aperture ring is a massive benefit to video shooters to ensure smooth transitions.
Three Dedicated Control Rings
For making quick adjustments while shooting, three control rings are available: focus, zoom, and aperture. The aperture ring has the option of being set to click to provide tactile feedback when capturing photos, or it can be turned off in order to give you smooth, silent control while shooting video.
Rounded 11-blade diaphragm
16 lens elements in 13 groups
Three aspherical elements, one ED aspherical element, three ED elements
Customizable focus hold button
Focus mode switch
67mm filter thread
UPC: 027242928749
Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G Specs
Focal Length
16 to 25mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
107° to 82°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.1" / 18 cm
Magnification
1:5 Macro Reproduction Ratio 0.2x Magnification
Optical Design
16 Elements in 13 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
11, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.9 x L: 3.6" / ø: 74.8 x L: 91.4 mm
Weight
14.4 oz / 409 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.535 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.5 x 5.1 x 4.7"
Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G Reviews
Sharpness and bokeh NOT at GM or prime lens level
By Art
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-13
The reviewers on YouTube love this lens and I'm the only person to rate this lens less than #4, but well... I did return it. I was hoping to replace my Sony 20mm f/1.8 lens with this 16-25mm f/2.5 zoom. Wide open the zoom was not as sharp as I expected, and in many situations the bokeh was actually quite rough. Comparing it to my Sony 20mm f/1.8 lens, the prime is quite a bit sharper at 20mm even at f/1.8, and the bokeh is creamier even at the very same f/2.8. The 16-25mm is not in the same league as the prime, which you might feel is an unfair comparison, but rough bokeh in 2026 even for a zoom is not acceptable IMHO. I cannot rule out unit to unit variation as the problem of course. I wanted to love the lens and did not even like it. PLEASE do try it for yourself, as my reaction to the lens seems to be quite unusual.
Great lens for realestate photography and low light
By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-27
Great lens. Bought for realestate photography, and to have a wife lens for wedding photography. Which also thirds as a low-light lens. Sometimes you get into situations where you don't have a lot of room for group photos in a tight spot, and this thing solves that problem as well!
