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Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
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Sony · f/2.8 · Sony E mount

Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G

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KEY FACTS
BrandSony
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingG
Lens MountSony E
What We Like
+Exceptional compact size and lightweight design (409g) for a constant f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom lens
+Excellent image quality with sharp center performance and consistent resolution throughout zoom range
+Smooth, professional bokeh with 11-blade circular diaphragm enabling creative depth of field control
+Fast dual linear motors deliver precise autofocus performance suitable for 120fps stills and 4K 120fps video
+Roughly half the price of comparable Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II while maintaining f/2.8 constant aperture
Worth Knowing
−Limited focal length range (16-25mm) compared to traditional 16-35mm lenses removes useful semi-wide angles
−No optical image stabilization; relies entirely on camera body IBIS which limits compatibility with older models
−Significant barrel and pincushion distortion at 16mm requiring RAW processing or in-camera correction
−Inverted zoom mechanism extends barrel when zooming out to 16mm, which some users find unintuitive

General

Brand
Sony
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
G
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is a compact, lightweight and fast wide-angle zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens delivers consistently high performance throughout its zoom range, with sharp image center and pretty good outer image field. It's 40% more light-weight than the GM lens, trading a bit of range for higher speed. This compact f/2.8 ultra-wide is ideal for photographers seeking excellent optical performance without the weight and cost of heavier alternatives, though the abbreviated 16-25mm focal range means it works best when paired with a complementary standard zoom lens.

Physical

Lens Weight
409 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
74.8 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
91.4 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16–25 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes