Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G (SEL16F18G) E-Mount Full-Frame Ultra-Wide Prime G Lens

The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G combines an ultra-wide 16mm angle of view with a bright F1.8 aperture for dynamic imagery and gorgeous G Lens bokeh.Its compact design, close-up capability, precise autofocus and movie-focused features make it suitable for scenery, architecture, starry skies and more.

Product Highlights

• Ultra-wide 16mm full-frame prime lens
• Bright F1.8 maximum aperture
• Outstanding resolution throughout the image area
• Gorgeous G Lens bokeh
• 11-blade circular iris
• 0.15m minimum focus distance with AF
• 0.25x maximum magnification with AF
• Two AA lens elements
• One Super ED and three ED glass elements
• Compact 73.8 x 75mm design
• Lightweight 304g construction
• Two XD Linear Motors for fast, precise AF
• Reduced focus breathing for smooth movie footage
• 67mm filter compatibility
• In-body Active Mode image stabilisation support
• Dust- and moisture-resistant design
• Fluorine front-element coating
  

Features

Outstanding resolution at ultra-wide 16 mm angle of view

Two AA lens elements minimise field curvature and astigmatism for high image-wide resolution at all apertures. One Super ED glass element and three ED elements suppress chromatic aberration toward the image periphery, while an optimised coating minimises flare and ghosting.

Gorgeous G Lens bokeh and outstanding close-up performance

The large F1.8 maximum aperture, 11-blade circular iris and carefully controlled spherical aberration contribute to beautiful G Lens bokeh. Close-up performance includes a 0.15m minimum focus distance and 0.25x maximum magnification when using AF.

Large-aperture ultra-wide performance in a compact lens

The advanced optical design creates a compact full-frame ultra-wide lens measuring 73.8 x 75mm and weighing 304g. Its small, lightweight design provides mobility for landscapes, architecture, night scenes and other subjects.

Fast, precise autofocus supports high-level imaging

Two XD Linear Motors provide fast, precise autofocus and tracking. A dedicated control algorithm helps reduce delay and vibration when driving the large focus group, supporting quiet, low-vibration operation.

Refined, stable performance for movies

Advanced lens technology reduces focus breathing to help minimise changes in angle of view during movie shooting. Compatible α bodies support breathing compensation, while in-body Active Mode image stabilisation can help produce stable wide-angle footage when walking.

Comprehensive control and solid reliability

The lens features a focus ring, focus hold button, focus mode switch, aperture ring and iris lock switch. The aperture ring provides hands-on control with a click ON/OFF switch, while the dust- and moisture-resistant design and fluorine front-element coating support reliability.