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Light, low-profile lens for everyday use

E 16mm F2.8 Wide Angle (SEL16F28)

The SEL16F28 combines slimline design with a wide 16mm coverage and large F2.8 max aperture. An ideal lens, whether shooting cramped interiors or majestic scenery.

Coupled with α E-mount cameras from Sony, APS-C E-mount lenses deliver big camera performance.

Circular aperture for smooth bokeh
Smooth defocusing

Instead of a standard polygon-shaped lens aperture, this lens features a 7-blade circular aperture for more natural, rounded defocusing or ‘bokeh’.

Fast, agile focusing

An internal focusing mechanism means the lens barrel doesn’t move, enabling a more compact design, faster autofocus response, and reduced minimum focusing distances.

Refined optical performance

To optimise performance, aspherical lens elements maintain high contrast (even with the aperture wide open) and minimise distortion and flatness of the image plane.

Illustration of lens configuration
Lens Configuration

[1] Aspherical lens

Modulation Transfer Function of SEL16F28
MTF Chart

[1] Contrast (%)  [2] Distance from optical center of lens (mm)  [3] Spatial frequency  [4] 10 line pairs / mm  [5] 30 line pairs / mm  [6] Max. aperture  [7] F8 aperture  [8] Radial values  [9] Tangential values

We have revised this page to reflect the following correction: Sony E-mount cameras were incorrectly listed as having SteadyShot™, so that information was removed.

Specifications & Features

  • Ultra-slim (22.5mm) and lightweight design

  • High quality aluminium finish

  • High performance optics with aspherical lens elements

  • Ideal for shooting stills or movies

  • 35mm equivalent focal length: 24mm

Minimum Focus Distance
0.24m (0.8ft)
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.078x
Filter Diameter (mm)
49mm
Weight
67g (2.4oz.)

What's in the Box

Lens front cap, Lens rear cap

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