The Sony E 16mm F2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on June 11, 2010.[1][2]

Sony E 16mm F2.8
Sony 16mm lens mounted to the NEX-5N.
MakerSony
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus driveStepper motor
Focal length16mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)24mm
Image formatAPS-C
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 - 22.0
Close focus distance0.24 metres (0.79 ft)
Max. magnification1:14 (0.073x)
Diaphragm blades7
Construction5 elements in 5 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingNo No
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Aperture ringNo No
Unique featuresPancake lens
ApplicationLandscape
Physical
Max. length22.6 millimetres (0.89 in)
Diameter62.0 millimetres (2.44 in)
Weight70 grams (0.15 lb)
Filter diameter49mm
Accessories
Lens hoodNone
History
Introduction2011
Retail info
MSRP$248 USD

Despite featuring the shortest focal length of any prime lens currently manufactured by Sony, the 16mm lens is infamous for its strong pincushion distortion, heavy chromatic aberration, and overall image softness. However, some of this can be digitally corrected in the camera.[3][4]

The lens can also be adapted with a 12mm ultra-wide angle or a 10mm fisheye converter, which are both sold separately from the lens itself.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens (Silver) SEL16F28 B&H Photo Video". bhphotovideo.com. Archived from the original on 2017-07-02. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  2. ^ "Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Pancake". photographylife.com. 24 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  3. ^ "Sony E 16mm f/2.8 SEL16F28 Review". imaging-resource.com. Archived from the original on 2017-06-18. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  4. ^ "Sony 16mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens (SEL16F28) – Sony 16mm Pancake Lens Review!! | SonyAlphaLab.com". sonyalphalab.com. Archived from the original on 2017-06-26. Retrieved 2017-06-18.