Product Description
Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens
Overview
The Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens is a versatile wide-angle to portrait-length zoom lens designed for APS-C format E-mount cameras. With a 24-82.5mm equivalent focal length, a constant f/2.8 aperture, and advanced optical construction, this lens delivers exceptional sharpness, clarity, and performance in various shooting conditions. It is ideal for landscapes, portraits, and everyday photography.
Key Features
E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
Compatible with Sony's APS-C format E-mount mirrorless cameras, providing a 24-82.5mm equivalent focal length range for wide-angle to portrait-length shots.
Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
The bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture enables better control over depth of field and excels in low-light conditions.
Advanced Optical Design
- Four Aspherical Elements: Includes two Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements to minimize distortion and spherical aberrations, ensuring sharp, accurate rendering.
- Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements: Reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
- Nano AR Coating: Minimizes surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for enhanced contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions.
Autofocus and Handling
- XD Linear Motor System: Provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance, suitable for both photo and video applications.
- Linear Response Manual Focus Control: Offers more natural handling, and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel for easy switching between autofocus and manual focus.
- Customizable Focus Hold Buttons: Located on the lens barrel for intuitive control and quick access to select settings.
Compact and Durable Design
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction: Ensures reliable performance in challenging conditions, while rubberized control rings enhance handling in colder temperatures.
- Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist dust, moisture, and fingerprints, making it easy to clean.
- Portable Design: Measures 4 inches in length and weighs just over 1 lb, making it an ideal companion for the smaller size of APS-C camera bodies.
G Lens Series
The Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens belongs to the G Lens series, renowned for its superior optical performance and advanced design features. The combination of aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements ensures high sharpness, clarity, and color fidelity, while the Nano AR coating enhances contrast and color in bright lighting conditions. The rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces a pleasing bokeh effect, perfect for portraits and selective focus techniques.
Specifications
- Mount: Sony E-mount
- Format: APS-C
- Focal Length: 16-55mm
- 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24-82.5mm
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Lens Groups / Elements: 12/17
- Angle of View (APS-C): 83°-29°
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Aperture Blades: 9
- Circular Aperture: Yes
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.33m (1.08ft)
- Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.2x
- Filter Diameter: 67mm
Size & Weight
- Dimensions (D x L): 73 x 100mm (2-7/8 x 4in.)
- Weight: 494g (1.09lbs)
What's In The Box
- Lens hood (ALC-SH161: petal shape, bayonet type)
- Lens front cap
- Lens rear cap
- Soft carrying case
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| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | APS-C |
| Focal-length (mm) | 10-18mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal-length (APS-C) | 15-27mm |
| Lens Groups / Elements | 8/10 |
| Angle Of View (APS-C) | 109°-76° |
| Maximum Aperture (f) | 4 |
| Minimum Aperture (f) | 22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Circular Aperture | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m (0.82ft) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.1x |
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 62mm |
| Image Stabilization (Steadyshot) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Dimensions (D x L) | 70.0 x 63.5mm (2-7/8 x 2-1/2in.) |
| Weight | 225g |
