
Sony E Autofocus
Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
- Focal length
- 16β25 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 409 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 17 cm
- Length
- 91.4 mm
At a Glance
The 16-25 mm is an ultra-wide zoom for Sony E-mount full frame with a constant f/2.8 aperture, at 409 g. It has an aperture ring and is weather sealed. A 17 cm minimum focus distance and 1:4.35 magnification also allow close subjects. It suits landscape, architecture, interiors and night sky.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Night sky
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 16 mm
- Max. focal length
- 25 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 409 g (0.9 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 18 cm at 16 mm Β· 24 cm at 25 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:4.3 (0.23Γ)
- Length
- 91.4 mm (3.6 in)
- Diameter
- 74.8 mm (2.94 in)
- Released
- May 2024
Manufacturer data: sony.de
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G fit?
The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-38 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- 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 FE 16-25mm F2.8 G compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G | Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD | Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Samyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-25 mm | 17-28 mm | 14-24 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 409 g | 420 g | 795 g | 445 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | β | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 17 cm | 19 cm | 28 cm | 18 cm |
| Length | 91.4 mm | 99 mm | 133 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G: FAQ
Does the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G have autofocus?
Yes, the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G has autofocus.
Does the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G have image stabilization?
No, the Sony FE 16-25mm 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 FE 16-25mm F2.8 G weigh?
The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G weighs 409 g. It is 91.4 mm long with a diameter of 74.8 mm.
What filter size does the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G use?
The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is 17 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-38 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
17-28mm Β· f/2.8
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
14-24mm Β· f/2.8
Samyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
14-24mm Β· f/2.8
Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
16-30mm Β· f/2.8
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
12-24mm Β· f/2.8
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
16-35mm Β· f/2.8
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
16-35mm Β· f/2.8
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
12-24mm Β· f/4
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