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Sony E 16-55mm f2.8 G Wide Angle Portrait Lens

Name: Sony E 16-55mm f2.8 G Wide Angle Portrait Lens
Brand: Sony
SKU: 4548736099654
Price: 999.0 GBP
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Sony E 16-55mm f2.8 G Wide Angle Portrait Lens

E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
24-82.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
Four Aspherical Elements
Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating
XD Linear Motor AF System
Dust and Moisture Resistant
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

G Lens Series
Four aspherical elements, including two AA (Advanced Aspherical) elements, help to greatly reduce distortion and spherical aberrations in order to accurately render scenes with a high degree of sharpness.

Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and colour accuracy.

A Nano AR Coating has been applied to minimize surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and colour rendering in strong lighting conditions.

Wide-to-portrait-length 16-55mm zoom is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24-82.5mm equivalent focal length range.

Bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture enables greater control over depth of field and also suits working in difficult lighting conditions.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.

Autofocus and Handling
XD Linear Motor system provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance that suits 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 tactile control over this setting.

Customizable focus hold buttons are present on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select settings.

Compact and Durable Design
Dust and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.

Fluorine-coated front element resists dust, moisture, and fingerprints and is easy to clean.

Portable design measures 4" long and weighs just over 1 lb, making it an ideal companion for the smaller size of APS-C camera bodies.

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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

Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.