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Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake

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Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake

Focal length
16 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
67 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm
Length
22.5 mm
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At a Glance

This pancake wide-angle prime for APS-C Sony E-mount delivers the field of view of a 24 mm lens in full-frame terms. It weighs 67 g, which makes it compact, and it opens to f/2.8. It is compatible with conversion lenses. Landscape, reportage, vlogging and travel are typical uses.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Vlogging
  • Travel

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
16 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
5
Groups
5
Weight
67 g (0.15 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm (9.45 in)
Max. magnification
1:12.8 (0.08×)
Length
22.5 mm (0.89 in)
Diameter
62 mm (2.44 in)

Manufacturer data: sony.com, sony.com

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

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Which cameras does the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake fit?

The Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24 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 16mm F2.8 Pancake compared

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

LensSony E 16mm F2.8 PancakeSamyang / Rokinon AF 16mm F2.8 P FETTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 AirSigma 19mm F2.8 DN Art
Focal length16 mm16 mm17 mm19 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/1.8f/2.8
Weight67 g207 g–160 g
Filter diameter49 mm62 mm52 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance24 cm12 cm18 cm20 cm
Length22.5 mm70.5 mm47 mm46 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake: FAQ

Does the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake has autofocus.

Does the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake have image stabilization?

No, the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake 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 16mm F2.8 Pancake weigh?

The Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake weighs 67 g. It is 22.5 mm long with a diameter of 62 mm.

What filter size does the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake use?

The Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

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

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