Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G : Specifications and Opinions

The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2025. The focus is done by Linear Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 924 €;

6 users have given it an average vote of 10.0 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sony.

Specifications
Focal lenght	16 mm
Angle of view	106.9°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	11
Lenses/Groups	15 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.13 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.30x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Linear Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	304 g
Dimensions	74 x 75 mm
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Francesco Ciaramella

sent on 02 Febbraio 2026

Pros: Excellent sharpness even at full aperture, very good edge performance, low weight, solid and tropicalized construction, possibility of using 67mm screw filters, fast and silent AF.

Cons: Evident barrel distortion without corrections, not exactly cheap price.

Opinion: The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G is one of those lenses that seems to have been born with landscape photographers and night photography lovers in mind. It's compact, lightweight and incredibly practical – being able to mount screw-on filters on such a bright 16mm is a huge plus. Image quality is its strong point. At f/1.8 it is already very sharp in the center, with surprisingly good edges for such a wide angle; Closing down to f/2.8–4 makes it really punchy across the frame. The coma is well controlled, making it a very good choice for the Milky Way or for those who stack at night. The vignetting at full aperture is there, but it is smooth and easily manageable. Barrel distortion is the only real compromise: without corrective profiles it is noticeable, but with automatic corrections it becomes a non-problem. The autofocus is quick and accurate, and the construction, despite being of the G series and not GM, gives a solid feel. In summary, it is a lens that combines optical quality, practicality and performance in a surprisingly compact format. For those who do landscape, travel or astrophotography, it is a lens that can quickly become a staple in the backpack.

Marco Brugnoli

sent on 16 Luglio 2025

Pros: Sharpness , Small , finally you use screw or magnetic filters almost pocket-sized.

Cons: Price.

Opinion: Before proceeding with this purchase, I wondered if it could be useful, considering that I already own a 12-24 GM. I can say that 16mm is perfect for landscapes, allowing you to crop if needed, thanks to the 60MP in my R5. This lens is amazing for its sharpness and the detail it captures. The quality is higher, especially when shooting at f/2.8 or f/4 compared to the 12-24 GM. Also, the advantage of being lightweight and being able to use screw or magnetic filters is something I really appreciate in my photos. Sharpness and detail remain good even below f/2.8, although you do notice some vignetting, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes easy. I often use it for night shots with a tracker, but also for stacking multiple shots at f/1.8, and it performs really well much better in the edges for the stars of the 12 24 GM Of course, it can never replace my 12-24 GM, but it will often help me to reduce the weight, since 400 grams less are felt, especially when walking over 20 km with your backpack. In short, it certainly has a cost, but in its category it is unrivaled and offers much higher performance than the Sony 20mm.

Kevin Saragozza 90

sent on 05 Luglio 2025

Pros: Sharpness even at full aperture, excellent rendering at the edges, small and performing, 67 filters, aesthetically beautiful, especially with small cameras such as A7c, excellent colors and contrasts.

Cons: The lightness and compactness is paid for with a barrel distortion, clearly solvable in post

Opinion: An exceptional lens, light, compact, allows you to get a lot of quality, both for daytime landscapes and astrophotography, remarkable detail already at 1.8 which becomes impressive at 2.8 nothing to envy to 14 gm, the coma is contained, as well as the quality at the edges, a lens absolutely to have, for a landscape painter it is really top, the only defect is the barrel distortion that can be corrected in post, From this point of view the 14 GM wins, otherwise great lens.

Photos taken with Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G

Sunset

by Marco Brugnoli
24 comments, 1010 views

Dawn

by Marco Brugnoli
16 comments, 587 views

In the silence that the river leaves

by Francesco Ciaramella
14 comments, 526 views

Sunset of fire

by Kevin Saragozza 90
6 comments, 420 views

Mist

by Elbano83
2 comments, 346 views

Elba Sunrise

by Elbano83
5 comments, 667 views

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Syracuse Coast

by Kevin Saragozza 90
14 comments, 467 views

The starry

by Marco Brugnoli
4 comments, 644 views

Ancient ruins and stars

by Walter Bertolotti
8 comments, 213 views

Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta

by Francesco Ciaramella
28 comments, 430 views

Cavour Canal

by Francesco Ciaramella
16 comments, 276 views

The lightning storm

by Kevin Saragozza 90
3 comments, 222 views

Milky way over Terranera

by Elbano83
1 comments, 709 views

Punta Asparano What is space, if not the infinite stage

by Kevin Saragozza 90
6 comments, 412 views

Cala zaffiro night

by Kevin Saragozza 90
2 comments, 379 views

Dawn

by Marco Brugnoli
0 comments, 177 views

Tonnara Syracuse 2

by Kevin Saragozza 90
2 comments, 318 views

Manarola by Night

by Marco Brugnoli
2 comments, 252 views

Photographic adventures.

by Marco Brugnoli
8 comments, 220 views

Ancient walls

by Walter Bertolotti
3 comments, 77 views

Punta Asparano

by Kevin Saragozza 90
4 comments, 323 views

Ultra Trail Night

by Marco Brugnoli
1 comments, 277 views

Bricel River Park

by Francesco Ciaramella
14 comments, 270 views

AUTUMN

by Kevin Saragozza 90
4 comments, 278 views

Race through the fog

by Francesco Ciaramella
6 comments, 192 views

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

by Francesco Ciaramella
10 comments, 223 views

In front of the sea, every thought becomes small, every em

by Kevin Saragozza 90
0 comments, 206 views

... and for the roof a sky of stars

by Walter Bertolotti
1 comments, 71 views

Church of St. John the Baptist and Martha

by Francesco Ciaramella
8 comments, 142 views

Bricel River Park

by Francesco Ciaramella
2 comments, 132 views

The splendid view of the Tonnara di Santa Panagia

by Kevin Saragozza 90
0 comments, 256 views

Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta

by Francesco Ciaramella
2 comments, 175 views

Silence, darkness and stars, the perfect composition

by Kevin Saragozza 90
3 comments, 376 views

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On the canal

by Francesco Ciaramella
6 comments, 211 views

Ruins and stars

by Walter Bertolotti
4 comments, 120 views

Rezzalo Valley

by Lancos
0 comments, 79 views

Church of San Maurizio

by Francesco Ciaramella
8 comments, 142 views

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Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G : Specifications and Opinions

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