Sony FE 16mm F/1.8 G

Specifications01

MountSONY FE

Focal length16mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypeCinema · Wide · Prime

Weight304 g

Filter size67 mm

Physical length75 mm

Barrel diameter74 mm

Min focus distance0.25 m

Max magnification0.25

Aperture blades11

Optical elements15

Groups12

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Weather sealedYes

Lens hoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Approx price$799

Additional Info02

TypeUltra wide-angle prime

Category["Sony FE (Full Format)"]

Keywords["E-mount","Prime","Ultra-wide"]

Angle Of View107°

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating7.5

Other FeaturesFocus stop button aperture rings w/clickless mode & aperture lock dust and moisture resistant

Review VerdictThe Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G may not excel in every category, but as a package, it could well be the most desirable ultra-wide prime lens. It is sharp enough at f/1.8 and quite impressively so at medium apertures. Lateral CAs aren't an issue to worry about. Image distortions are high in RAW images but fully auto-corrected. The bokeh is, of course, not perfect but still pretty good within the scope of this lens class. The biggest weakness is vignetting - and auto-correction can't eliminate the issue in full here. A real differentiator is the size and weight of the Sony lens. At merely 304g, it undercuts comparable lenses by a substantial margin, and it doesn't compromise on build quality. It feels well made, is weather resistant and comes with a fast AF. Videographers will also like the de-clickable aperture ring. While the lens does exhibit a bit of focus breathing, owners of recent Sony cameras can take advantage of automatic compensation. Overall, Sony has another winner here.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Performance":7.5,"Price / Performance":8}

Review Published2025-07-27T05:20:54+00:00

Optical Construction15 elements in 12 groups, incl. 1x SUD, 3x UD, 2x AA

Summary02

Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G is a full-frame prime wide-angle lens for Sony E/FE-mount cameras, offering a bright f/1.8 aperture for low-light and astro-style use.

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Specifications from opticallimits

Where can this lens be adapted?

The Sony E mount has a flange distance of 18 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.