Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G Lens | Sony E

The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G Lens is an ultrawide prime lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras with Sony E-mount. It is an excellent option for vlogging, as well as for capturing landscapes, architecture, and street scenes. Featuring dual XD linear motors and internal autofocus, this lens delivers rapid and efficient focusing performance characteristic of the G Series. It supports autofocus at 120 frames per second, and its minimal focus breathing, along with its compact design, enhances its suitability for video recording. Additionally, the front lens element is designed to be non-protruding, allowing for the use of 67mm screw-in filters.

Outstanding Resolution

Two AA (Advanced Aspherical) lenses effectively reduce field curvature and astigmatism, ensuring exceptional image resolution across all apertures. Additionally, one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element, along with three ED elements, significantly diminishes chromatic aberration throughout the image periphery. An optimized coating further reduces flare and ghosting. This lens is perfectly suited for capturing dynamic and vividly resolved wide-angle perspectives.

Gorgeous G Lens Bokeh

This G Lens offers remarkable bokeh, thanks to its substantial F1.8 maximum aperture, an 11-blade circular iris, and meticulously managed spherical aberration. Its close-up capabilities are outstanding, featuring a minimum focus distance of 0.15 m (0.5 ft) and a maximum magnification of 0.25x in autofocus mode (0.13 m or 0.43 ft, 0.30x in manual focus). These attributes enable the capture of distinctive wide-angle views with rich, beautiful bokeh.

Ultra-Wide Performance

The incorporation of aspherical lens elements, such as Sony's advanced AA (Advanced Aspherical) lens, has enabled the development of a full-frame ultra-wide lens that measures a compact 73.8 x 75 mm (3 x 3 inches) and weighs only 304 g (10.8 oz). This lens is designed to be small, lightweight, and portable, while providing exceptional imaging performance across various subjects, including landscapes, architecture, night scenes, and beyond.

Fast, Precise AF

Two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors facilitate rapid and accurate autofocus (AF) and tracking capabilities. A control algorithm tailored for these XD linear motors provides improved responsiveness, significantly reducing the delay and vibration that may arise when operating a large focus group, resulting in exceptionally quiet and low-vibration performance. This technology enables the effective capture of critical moments while photographing active and swiftly moving subjects.

Refined, Stable Performance for Movies

Advanced lens technology effectively minimizes focus breathing, ensuring that variations in the angle of view are reduced, resulting in seamless cinematic footage. The breathing compensation feature available in compatible α camera bodies is also supported. Additionally, the in-body Active Mode image stabilization facilitates the capture of stable wide-angle movie imagery while in motion. The lens is compatible with standard 67 mm filters and is designed for easy balancing on a gimbal.

Comprehensive Control and Solid Reliability

A focus ring, a focus hold button, a focus mode switch, an aperture ring, and an iris lock switch are included. The focus hold button can be customized to perform alternative functions. The aperture ring offers direct control, and a click ON/OFF switch enhances its versatility. The focus mode switch enables quick transitions between autofocus and manual settings. Additionally, the design is resistant to dust and moisture, and a fluorine coating on the front element ensures maximum reliability.