Quick Overview
- E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 24-82.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Four Aspherical Elements
- Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating
- XD Linear Motor AF System
- Dust and Moisture Resistant
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Filter Size - 67mm (Front)
Product Description
Premium G Lensoptical design
This 16-55mm (24-82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) standard zoom lens weighs in at only 494g. The advanced G lens design includes two Advanced Aspherical and two Aspherical elements to suppress abortion and three ED (Extra-low dispersion) glass elements and Nano AR coating to suppress reflections, flare, and ghosting. The 9-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh while the XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motor offers fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking
F2.8max aperture
The F2.8max aperture maintains exposure and depth of field, allowing you to isolate your subject from the foreground and background with amazing light-gathering capabilities when shooting wide open. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the areas out of the focal plane appear blurred. This ‘bokeh effect of the blurred background is enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens.
Focus hold button, programmable for multiple functions
The F2.8max aperture maintains exposure and depth of field, allowing you to isolate your subject from the foreground and background with amazing light-gathering capabilities when shooting wide open. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the areas out of the focal plane appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background is enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens.
Linear Response MF
Linear Response MFrealizes precise manual focus control, closely equivalent to mechanical manual focus, which enables linear focus transition to ring rotation angle for repeatable and accurate manual focus that is especially desirable for MF control during video capture
| Focal Length | 16 to 55mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 82.5mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 83° to 29° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.08' / 33 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.2x |
| Optical Design | 17 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.87 x 3.94" / 73 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 1.09 lb / 494 g |
| In The Box | E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens Lens Hood Front Cap E-Mount Rear Lens Cap Soft case |
|---|---|
| MFG Part# | SEL1655G |
| Condition | New |
Fast constant F2.8 zoom
Sony's first 16–55-mm (24–82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) APS-C zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture is compact while offering performance befitting the G Lens series. A new optical design delivers excellent corner-to-corner resolution, and beautiful bokeh is available when needed. It is compact, lightweight, and ideal for a wide range of subjects.
Excellent G Lens resolution
Two 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 color bleeding to a minimum. You get sharp, clear detail and natural color throughout the zoom range at any focusing distance.
Smooth, beautiful bokeh
Spherical aberration has a large effect on bokeh quality, and is precisely controlled to deliver smooth, attractive bokeh in out-of-focus areas. A 9-blade circular aperture also contributes to this lens's beautiful bokeh. Sharp in-focus detail contrasts with luscious background bokeh for deep, impressive imagery.
Crisp contrast
Sony's original Nano AR Coating creates a precise, regular nanostructure on lens surfaces that does not interfere with light transmission while suppressing reflections that can cause flare and ghosting. Internal reflections are reduced to an absolute minimum, achieving outstanding clarity and contrast. (1. Nano AR Coating / 2. Glass / 3. Transmitted light).
Compact, lightweight, and bright
Optimized mechanical and optical design achieve a weight of just 494 g (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, precise AF and tracking
The same type of Sony's advanced XD (extreme dynamic) linear motor used in G Master series lenses is employed in this lens. The XD Linear Motor fully utilizes the speed potential of the camera body, focusing on and tracking even fast-moving subjects with outstanding speed and precision.
Customizable focus hold button
A focus hold button on the lens barrel is conveniently positioned for easy focus hold control. The button can also be customized via a camera menu that allows assignment of other functions, such as Right/Left Eye Select, as required.
Focus mode switch
A focus mode switch that allows instant switching between auto and manual focus mode can be a great advantage when shooting subjects or situations that require fine manual focus adjustment.
Linear Response MF
Sony's Linear Response MF feature ensures that the focus ring responds directly and linearly to subtle control when focusing manually. Focus ring rotation translates directly to a corresponding change in focus, so control feels immediate and precise.
Dust and moisture resistant
A dust- and moisture-resistant design1 provides the reliability needed for outdoor use in challenging conditions.
Fluorine coated front element
The front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants, while making it easier to wipe off any contaminants or fingerprints that do become attached to the lens surface.| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | APS-C |
| Focal Length (mm) | 16–55 |
| 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) | 24–82.5 |
| Lens Groups / Elements | 12-17 |
| Angle of View (35 mm) | - |
| Angle of View (APS-C) | 83°-29°2 |
| Maximum aperture (F) | 2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture (F) | 22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Circular Aperture | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.09 ft (0.33 m) |
| Maximum Magnification ratio (x) | 0.2 |
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 67 |
| Image stabilization (SteadyShot) | - (body-integrated) |
| Zoom system | Manual |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) | - |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) | - |
| Hood Type | Petal shape, bayonet type |
| Size & Weight | |
| Dimensions (D x L) | 2 7/8 x 4" (73 x 100 mm) |
| Weight | 17.5 oz (494 g) |
Product Information provided by the Manufacturer
E 16–55mm F2.8 G
Sony's first 16–55 mm (24–82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) APS-C zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture is remarkably compact while offering performance befitting the G Lens series. A new optical design delivers excellent corner-to-corner resolution, and beautiful bokeh is available when needed.
Fast constant F2.8 zoom
Sony's first 16–55-mm (24–82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) APS-C zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture is compact while offering performance befitting the G Lens series. A new optical design delivers excellent corner-to-corner resolution, and beautiful bokeh is available when needed. It is compact, lightweight, and ideal for a wide range of subjects.
Excellent G Lens resolution
Two 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 color bleeding to a minimum. You get sharp, clear detail and natural color throughout the zoom range at any focusing distance.
Smooth, beautiful bokeh
Spherical aberration has a large effect on bokeh quality, and is precisely controlled to deliver smooth, attractive bokeh in out-of-focus areas. A 9-blade circular aperture also contributes to this lens's beautiful bokeh. Sharp in-focus detail contrasts with luscious background bokeh for deep, impressive imagery.
Crisp contrast
Sony's original Nano AR Coating creates a precise, regular nanostructure on lens surfaces that does not interfere with light transmission while suppressing reflections that can cause flare and ghosting. Internal reflections are reduced to an absolute minimum, achieving outstanding clarity and contrast. (1. Nano AR Coating / 2. Glass / 3. Transmitted light).
Compact, lightweight, and bright
Optimized mechanical and optical design achieve a weight of just 494 g (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, precise AF and tracking
The same type of Sony's advanced XD (extreme dynamic) linear motor used in G Master series lenses is employed in this lens. The XD Linear Motor fully utilizes the speed potential of the camera body, focusing on and tracking even fast-moving subjects with outstanding speed and precision.
Customizable focus hold button
A focus hold button on the lens barrel is conveniently positioned for easy focus hold control. The button can also be customized via a camera menu that allows assignment of other functions, such as Right/Left Eye Select, as required.
Focus mode switch
A focus mode switch that allows instant switching between auto and manual focus mode can be a great advantage when shooting subjects or situations that require fine manual focus adjustment.
Linear Response MF
Sony's Linear Response MF feature ensures that the focus ring responds directly and linearly to subtle control when focusing manually. Focus ring rotation translates directly to a corresponding change in focus, so control feels immediate and precise.
Dust and moisture resistant
A dust- and moisture-resistant design1 provides the reliability needed for outdoor use in challenging conditions.
Fluorine coated front element
The front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants, while making it easier to wipe off any contaminants or fingerprints that do become attached to the lens surface.Perfect travel lens!
NomadingNick, Oklahoma City, OK:
I used to travel with the Sigma Trio for Sony APS-C: 16mm, 30mm, 56mm F/1.4 and the quality was amazing. However, being the heavy traveler that I am (up to 6 continents this year, yes, I said continents, not countries!) I need something more travel friendly. Switching between 3 primes was just soooo annoying.
This 16-55mm G lens gives me just as good as image quality and now the extra convenience. Continue Reading...
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