Description
Description
The Sony FE 16mm F/1.8 G Lens is a premium ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Combining an expansive 16mm focal length with a bright F1.8 maximum aperture, this compact G Lens delivers exceptional image quality for landscapes, architecture, astrophotography, travel, street photography, vlogging, and professional video production.
The advanced optical design features 15 elements in 12 groups, including two Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements, one Super ED element, and three ED glass elements that work together to minimize field curvature, astigmatism, chromatic aberration, flare, and ghosting. The result is outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and excellent contrast across the entire frame, even when shooting wide open at F1.8.
With an 11-blade circular aperture, the FE 16mm F1.8 G produces beautifully smooth, natural-looking background bokeh despite its ultra-wide focal length. Close-up performance is equally impressive, offering a minimum focusing distance of just 0.15 m in autofocus (0.13 m in manual focus) with up to 0.30x maximum magnification, allowing dramatic wide-angle close-up compositions with excellent subject separation.
Designed for both photographers and filmmakers, the lens features dual XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors that provide fast, accurate, and virtually silent autofocus with outstanding subject tracking. Movie-focused features include reduced focus breathing, compatibility with Breathing Compensation on supported Sony Alpha cameras, Linear Response MF for precise manual focusing, and support for Active Mode image stabilization via compatible camera bodies.
Professional controls include a dedicated aperture ring with click ON/OFF switch, iris lock switch, customizable focus hold button, AF/MF switch, and a responsive manual focus ring. Weighing only 304 g and measuring just 73.8 × 75 mm, the lens remains highly portable while maintaining a dust- and moisture-resistant construction with a fluorine-coated front element for dependable outdoor performance.
Tech Specs
| Product Type | Ultra-Wide Prime Lens |
| Model | Sony FE 16mm F/1.8 G |
| Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Format | 35mm Full Frame |
| Focal Length | 16mm (24mm Equivalent on APS-C) |
| Lens Construction | 15 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Angle of View | 107° (Full Frame), 83° (APS-C) |
| Maximum Aperture | F/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | F/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11-Blade Circular Aperture |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.15 m (AF), 0.13 m (MF) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.25× (AF), 0.30× (MF) |
| Autofocus System | Dual XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors |
| Filter Size | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Petal Shape, Bayonet Type |
| Dimensions | 73.8 × 75 mm |
| Weight | 304 g |
| Weather Resistance | Dust & Moisture Resistant with Fluorine-Coated Front Element |
| Special Features | Ultra-Wide 16mm Perspective, Bright F1.8 Aperture, 2 AA Elements, 1 Super ED & 3 ED Elements, Dual XD Linear Motors, Focus Breathing Control, Linear Response MF, Aperture Ring with Click ON/OFF, Iris Lock Switch, AF/MF Switch, Focus Hold Button, Compact & Lightweight Design, 67 mm Filter Thread, Gimbal Friendly |
| Warranty | 1-Year Warranty Provided by SONY / 101 Multimedia |
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