Quick answer
A lightweight 28mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2 aperture. Sony offered optional fisheye and ultra-wide converters for it.
Pros
- Small and light at about 200 g
- f/2 aperture
- Optional wide converters available
Cons
- Sharpness is modest wide open
- No stabilization
Verdict
It is a convenient everyday wide-normal prime. Corner sharpness matters, so consider newer 28mm or 35mm options.
About this lens
Sony FE 28mm F2: a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens with a 28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Sony FE 28mm F2 specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2015
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Length
- 64 mm
- Diameter
- 60 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 28mm F2?
- Street
- Travel
- Casual wide shots
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42mm | 46.4° | 54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use converters?
Yes. Sony offered the SEL057FEC fisheye and SEL075UWC ultra-wide converters that attach to the front of this lens.
Is the Sony FE 28mm F2 sharp?
It is good in the center, with softer corners at f/2 that improve when you stop down a little.
Does the Sony FE 28mm F2 have autofocus?
Yes. It autofocuses on Sony E-mount bodies, and the aperture can be set from the camera.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
