The Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens is both lightweight and remarkably compact, making it an ideal companion for travel. When attached to an APS-C-format E-mount camera, it offers a 24mm equivalent focal length, enabling photographers to effortlessly capture expansive landscapes and navigate confined spaces.

Compact Design, Broad Field of View

Featuring a pancake design, the lens protrudes only 0.9 inches from the mount, creating a compact and lightweight camera system. Tailored for APS-C format cameras, this 16mm lens offers a wide-angle perspective, equivalent to a 35mm focal length of 24mm. The bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is ideal for working in available light and enhances the lens's slim and lightweight profile. Additionally, this lens is compatible with optical wide-angle and fisheye conversion lenses, allowing it to be transformed into an 18mm or 15mm lens, respectively, when used.

Optics and Focusing

The lens design includes a single aspherical element aimed at minimizing astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and various other monochromatic aberrations. It features an internal focusing mechanism that enhances autofocus speed and achieves a minimum focusing distance of 9.4 inches. Additionally, the rounded seven-blade diaphragm enhances the aesthetic quality of bokeh when utilizing selective focus methods.