Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens Summary

With its fixed f/2.8 aperture throughout an extremely useful zoom range the Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens is a premium Sony E mount lens for crop sensor A6000-series mirrorless Alpha cameras. When it launched Sony highlighted its fast XD Linear Motor in the SEL1655G high-resolution resolving power and lightweight design which sits perfectly on mirrorless bodies like the a6400 and flagship a6700.

An elaborate optical design with special glass elements captures edge-to-edge sharpness throughout the zoom range with a zoom range which is ideal for portraits landscapes travel and video content.

Along with the bright f/2.8 aperture comes a 9-bladed aperture design which renders beautiful bokeh and smooth defocus areas to highlight your subject. Whether capturing delicious food photography nature or friends and family you can draw attention to your subject with a shallow depth of field and lovely subject separation.

Sample image 01 at 19mm. Camera settings: 1/500 sec. f/2.8. ISO 400

What’s more the bright aperture and lightweight design are ideal for handholding while shooting low light subjects whether natural lit portraits street photography or close-up wildlife and nature shots.

Image quality is further enhanced by Sony’s antireflective lens coating plus a front element Fluorine coating which complements the weather sealing and cements this as an excellent option for indoor and outdoor creators.

Key Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Features

• Corner-to-corner resolution even at f/2.8
• Special glass elements reduce chromatic aberration
• Nano AR coating suppresses flare and ghosting
• 9-blade circular aperture
• Bright constant f/2.8 optics in a compact lightweight lens weighing just 494g
• Fast precise quiet AF and tracking with XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motor
• Customisable focus hold button
• Linear Response MF for fine responsive manual focus control
• Dust and moisture resistant design
• Fluorine coated front element resists dirt and fingerprints

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens (SEL1655G) in More Detail

Excellent image quality across the range

Two AA (advanced aspherical) and two aspherical elements suppress aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner G-Series lens resolution while three ED (extra-low Dispersion) glass elements reduce chromatic aberration and colour bleeding to a minimum.

This helps the 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens to render high image quality throughout its zoom range from close-up to infinity and across all apertures even when shooting wide open.

Sony’s Nano AR Coating also adds resistance to flare and ghosting for crisp contrast while the 9-blade circular aperture contributes to smooth bokeh and soft out-of-focus areas in the image.

Sample image 02 at 19mm. Camera settings: 1/2000 sec. f/2.8. ISO 100

Compact lightweight and portable

Compact lightweight and featuring a bright aperture this lens boasts an optimised mechanical and optical design that results in a mere 494 gram weight. It's a versatile constant f/2.8 16-55 mm (24-82.5 mm full-frame equivalent) zoom lens perfect for a variety of shots from portraits to daily captures. Paired with compact E-mount bodies the zoom lens offers a highly portable and easy-to-manage system suitable for diverse photography needs.

Sample image 03 at 18mm. Camera settings: 1/500 sec. f/2.8. ISO 4000

Fast and precise focusing and tracking

Equipped with an advanced XD (eXtreme Dynamic) Linear Motor found in premium G Master lenses this APS-C model ensures fast precise autofocus and tracking. It leverages the camera body's speed capabilities to maintain focus on and accurately track even swiftly moving subjects. Additionally its operation is extremely quiet making it ideal for videographers who benefit from the consistent f/2.8 aperture without intrusive AF motor noise.

Sample image 04 at 19mm. Camera settings: 1/250 sec. f/3.2. ISO 6400

Professional control and reliability

This lens offers professional control and reliability featuring a customisable focus hold button an AF/MF mode switch and Linear Response MF for enhanced control versatility and precision ensuring shots can be captured even in demanding conditions. The front lens element benefits from a fluorine coating repelling water and grime while its construction is dust and moisture-resistant allowing for confident use in tough outdoor settings.

What’s in the box

• Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens for crop format cameras
• Lens Hood ALC-SH261
• Lens front cap ALC-F67S
• Lens rear cap ALC-R1EM
• Soft case

Sample image 05 at 16mm. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/11. ISO 2500

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens Specifications