About this model
The Sony SEL16F28 is a compact wide-angle prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras. Its 16mm focal length gives a wide field of view, useful for landscapes, architecture, interiors and street photography, and on APS-C bodies it behaves like a 24mm equivalent. The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture helps in low light and allows some control over depth of field, while the slim pancake design keeps the lens small and light enough to leave on the camera. It is an affordable way to add a wide-angle option to a Sony mirrorless kit.
Key specs
| Type | Wide-angle prime lens |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 16mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E mount |
| Format | APS-C (also usable on full-frame E-mount bodies in crop mode) |
| Autofocus | Yes (built-in AF motor) |
| Filter size | 49mm |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.24m |
| Weight | approx. 67g |
Compatibility
Fits Sony E-mount cameras, including APS-C and full-frame bodies (full-frame cameras use a cropped area). Works with Sony's official converters for ultra-wide and fisheye views. Takes 49mm filters.
Questions about this model
Is the Sony 16mm f/2.8 a full-frame lens?
It is designed for APS-C E-mount cameras. On a full-frame E-mount body it can be used in crop mode, giving a narrower field of view.
What is the Sony SEL16F28 good for?
Its wide 16mm view suits landscapes, interiors, architecture and street photography, and the compact size makes it easy to carry.
Does the Sony 16mm f/2.8 autofocus?
Yes, it has a built-in autofocus motor and focuses automatically on compatible Sony E-mount cameras.
