A lightweight and extremely compact pancake lens, the E 16mm f/2.8 fits seamlessly onto Sony’s APS-C format cameras, offering a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24mm. A valuable option for travel and architectural photography, its f/2.8 aperture can handle most lighting scenarios with ease while helping to keep the overall size and weight low. Its internal focusing mechanism keeps AF performance fast and quiet, while a seven-bladed diaphragm produces pleasing bokeh.
Applications: With a 24mm-equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, and a moderately fast f/2.8 aperture, this pancake lens is a great budget option for photographers looking for a wide-angle prime for everyday usage.
Perks
+ Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture
+ Slim design; only 0.9" in length
+ Extremely lightweight
Drawbacks
- Only suitable for APS-C cameras and shooting modes
- Electronic focus ring
Specs
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 24mm |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 |
| Optical Layout | 5 elements, 5 groups (1 aspherical element) |
| Coating | Not specified |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 9.5" / 24 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.08x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Dimensions | 0.9 x 2.4" / 22.5 x 62mm |
| Weight | 2.4 oz / 68 g |
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