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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G

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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G

Focal length
16–55 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
494 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
33 cm
Length
100 mm
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At a Glance

This standard zoom for Sony E APS-C cameras covers 16-55 mm, which equals 24-83 mm in full-frame terms. The aperture stays at f/2.8 throughout the range. The lens weighs 494 g, has an XD linear motor and is dust and moisture resistant. It suits everyday shooting, travel and events.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
55 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
12
Weight
494 g (1.09 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
33 cm (12.99 in)
Max. magnification
1:5 (0.2×)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
73 mm (2.87 in)
Released
October 2019

Manufacturer data: sony.co.uk, electronics.sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G fit?

The Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-83 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony E 16-55mm F2.8 GSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSSSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS IISigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Focal length16-55 mm16-50 mm16-50 mm18-50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/2.8
Weight494 g116 g107 g290 g
Filter diameter67 mm40.5 mm40.5 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance33 cm25 cm25 cm12.1 cm
Length100 mm29.9 mm31.3 mm76.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesno
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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G: FAQ

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

Yes, the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G has autofocus.

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

No, the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G weigh?

The Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G weighs 494 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.

What filter size does the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G use?

The Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G is 33 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G a full-frame lens?

No, the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-83 mm in full-frame terms.

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