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Black cylindrical zoom lens with silver accent rings and G branding

Sony

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G standard zoom camera lens

SKU CH-91H6-EY8AX

APS-C standard zoom covering 24-82.5mm equivalent with constant f/2.8 aperture, G-series optics and fast linear autofocus in a 494g body

  • TypeZoom Lens
  • Outstanding corner-to-corner G lens resolution
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture maintains exposure and depth of field
  • Advanced aspherical elements suppress aberration effectively
  • XD linear motor delivers fast, precise, quiet autofocus
  • 9-blade circular aperture creates gorgeous bokeh

Standard zoom for APS-C

The Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G is a standard zoom lens built for Sony APS-C mirrorless bodies. It covers a 24-82.5 mm full-frame equivalent range, making it suited to everyday photography from wide scenes to short telephoto. The constant f/2.8 aperture holds exposure and depth of field across the zoom. Photographers wanting a single high-quality zoom for daily use will find it matches that brief.

Constant f/2.8 aperture

The fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8 is the specification that decides fit. It lets you keep the same shutter speed and ISO when zooming, and it gives consistent shallow depth of field for subject separation. If you need a faster aperture such as f/1.8 or a slower variable-aperture kit zoom to save weight, this lens does not meet those needs.

16-55mm range and 494 g weight

At 494 g the lens stays light enough for all-day carry while delivering corner-to-corner G resolution. The 16-55 mm focal span handles environmental portraits, street work and travel scenes comfortably. It runs out when you need true wide-angle below 16 mm or reach beyond 55 mm for sports or wildlife.

Highlights

  • Outstanding corner-to-corner G lens resolution
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture maintains exposure and depth of field
  • Advanced aspherical elements suppress aberration effectively
  • XD linear motor delivers fast, precise, quiet autofocus
  • 9-blade circular aperture creates gorgeous bokeh

Specifications

BrandSONY
TypeZoom Lens

Questions about this item

How wide does the 16 mm end actually see on my APS-C body?

On APS-C the 16 mm setting gives the same angle of view as a 24 mm lens on full frame.

Does the constant f/2.8 aperture stay at f/2.8 through the whole zoom range?

Yes, the maximum aperture remains f/2.8 from 16 mm to 55 mm so exposure and depth of field do not change while zooming.

Will the 494 g weight balance on a compact Sony APS-C body without a tripod foot?

At 494 g the lens is light enough to hand-hold comfortably on small APS-C bodies and has no separate tripod collar.

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