Sony E 16-55mm f2.8 G Lens
Sony E SEL1655G, 16-55mm, f2.8, Sony E Mount, APS-C, G Lens
Sony - 'E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens'
Fast F2.8 APS-C Standard ZoomSony’s first 16-55mm (24-82.5mm equiv.) APS-C zoom lens with a constant F2.8 aperture throughout the compact and lightweight form ideal for a wide range of subjects. A new optical design delivers corner-to-corner resolution and beautiful bokeh, offering the performance befitting the G Lens series.
E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens Sample Images
55mm | 1/640 sec. | F2.8 | ISO 200
16mm | 1/5 sec. | F11 | ISO 100
55mm | 1/1250 sec. | F2.8 | ISO 200
46mm | 1/640 sec. | F2.8 | ISO 200
Corner to Corner Resolution
High resolution throughout the zoom range, even at F2.8Two AA (advanced aspherical) and two aspherical elements suppress aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner G Lens resolution, while three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements reduce colour bleeding to a minimum. Sony’s original Nano AR Coating adds superior resistance to flare and ghosting for crisp contrast. Precise spherical aberration control and a 9-blade circular aperture contribute to smooth bokeh.
Lightweight Design
Compact, lightweight, and brightOptimised mechanical and optical design achieve a weight of just 494 grams (17.5 oz.) in a compact, constant F2.8 16-55 mm (24-82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) zoom lens. This fine lens is ideal for everything from portraits to everyday snapshots, combining with compact E-mount bodies to form a highly mobile, manageable system for a wide range of photographic applications.
Fast and Accurate Focusing
XD Linear Motor for fast, precise AF and trackingThe same type of advanced XD (eXtreme Dynamic) linear motor that maximises focus performance in G Master series lenses is employed in this APS-C lens. The XD Linear Motor fully utilises the speed potential of the camera body, focusing on and tracking even fast-moving subjects with outstanding speed and precision. Operation is also quiet, allowing videographers to take advantage of the constant F2.8 aperture.
Dust and Moisture Resistant
Professional control and reliabilityA customisable focus hold button, AF/MF mode switch, and Linear Response MF add control versatility and precision that can help get the shot even in difficult, changing conditions. The front lens element is fluorine coated to repel water and grime, and the lens is dust and moisture resistant so that that it can be used with confidence in challenging outdoor environments.
Lens Properties
Lens ConfigurationImpeccable Sony G Lens design emphasises a graceful balance between high resolution and gorgeous background bokeh that can enhance the artist’s vision.
[1] Advanced aspherical lens (AA lens) [2] Aspherical lens [3] ED (extra-low dispersion) glass
MTF ChartMTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.
[1] Contrast (%) [2] Distance from optical center of lens (mm) [3] At 16 mm / Max. aperture [4] At 16 mm / F8 aperture [5] At 55 mm / Max. aperture [6] At 55 mm / F8 aperture [7] Spatial frequency [8] 10 line pairs / mm [9] 30 line pairs / mm [10] Radial values [11] Tangential values
