Sony Sony E Zoom

E 16-55mm F2.8 G

16-55mm
f/2.8
Zoom
494 g
Min focus 0.33 m

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Quick answer

A constant f/2.8 standard zoom for APS-C E-mount, with a dust and moisture resistant design. It is Sony's high-end walkaround zoom for crop-sensor bodies.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Dust and moisture resistant design
Sharp across the range

Cons

No stabilization in the lens
Bigger than kit lenses

Verdict

Think of it as a strong all-round zoom for APS-C Sony bodies. Third-party f/2.8 alternatives exist.

About this lens

Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G: a fast standard zoom lens with a 16-55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G specifications

Brand: Sony
Mount: Sony E
Focal length: 16-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2019
Minimum focus distance: 0.33 m
Maximum magnification: 0.2x
Filter thread: 67 mm
Weight: 494 g
Length: 100 mm
Diameter: 73 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G?

APS-C general use
Events
Hybrid shooting

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.5x	24–83mm	24.6–73.7°	29.4–84.1°

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G have stabilization?

No. It relies on the camera's in-body stabilization where available.

What is the full-frame equivalent?

About 24-82mm, which makes it a general-purpose standard zoom on APS-C bodies.

Is the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G weather-sealed?

It has a dust and moisture resistant design. Sony does not claim it is fully dust or waterproof, so treat it as protection against light rain and dust.