Sony FE 16-25mm F/2.8 G

Specifications01

MountSONY FE

Focal length16-25mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypeCinema · Wide · Zoom

Weight409 g

Filter size67 mm

Physical length91.4 mm

Barrel diameter75 mm

Min focus distance22 m

Max magnification0.2

Aperture blades11

Optical elements15

Groups12

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Weather sealedYes

Lens hoodPetal shape, bayonet type, supplied

Approx price$1,199

Additional Info02

TypeUltra wide-angle zoom

Category["Sony FE (Full Format)"]

Angle Of View107-82°

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating7.5

Other Featuresfocus hold button (customizable) de-clickable aperture ring dust- and moisture-resistant breathing compensation support

Review VerdictThe Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G delivers a consistently high performance throughout its zoom range - which is still fairly unusual in this lens class. The image center is sharp as a tack, and the outer image field is pretty good. The lens relies on auto-correction to tame its high image distortion and rather massive vignetting at 16mm - more so than with Sony GM lenses. However, lateral CAs are low. Sun stars are rendered quite nicely. The mechanical quality is in line with what we've seen from other Sony G/GM zoom lenses. The engineered plastic is of very good quality, and it's all tightly assembled. Weather-sealing helps against the elements. The extending zoom design isn't ideal, but it minimizes the transport size a bit. The AF is very fast and essentially silent. The Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G doesn't seem to be overly popular, but it's a bit unclear why this is the case. The rather short zoom range may be a reason, but if you've got a standard zoom lens, it shouldn't be an issue really. In summary - the Sony lens delivers a solid performance while not costing an arm and a leg.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":8.5,"Optical Quality":7.5,"Price/Performance":8}

Review Published2025-05-06T09:23:59+00:00

Optical Construction15 elements in 12 groups (2x aspherical, 1x ED aspherical, 3x ED)

Summary02

Sony FE 16-25mm F/2.8 G is a Sony E full-frame standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, aimed at general-purpose wide-to-ultrawide shooting such as landscapes and interiors.

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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.