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Rent NowSony FE 16mm f/1.8 G Lens
The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G is a premium ultra-wide-angle prime that redefines the standards for vlogging, landscapes, and architectural photography. Combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with an incredibly lightweight design, this G-series lens offers professional-grade optics in a portable form factor. Whether you are capturing expansive night skies or filming high-end video content, the 16mm f/1.8 delivers the speed, resolution, and reliability that modern E-mount creators demand.
Elite Optics & Low-Light Performance
Ultra-Wide, Ultra-Bright: The f/1.8 maximum aperture is a standout feature for an ultra-wide lens, allowing for exceptional performance in low-light environments and a shallow depth of field rarely seen at this focal length.
Advanced Optical Layout: To ensure corner-to-corner sharpness, the lens incorporates two Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements to combat field curvature.
Superior Color & Clarity: A sophisticated combination of three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements and one Super ED element work in tandem to eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in high-resolution imagery with natural color rendering.
Fast, Silent, and Video-Optimized
Dual XD Linear Motors: Powered by two Extreme Dynamic (XD) linear motors, the lens provides rapid, precise, and near-silent autofocus. It is fully capable of keeping up with high-speed shooting at 120 fps.
Cinematic Features: Designed with filmmakers in mind, the lens features minimized focus breathing, ensuring a consistent field of view during focus pulls. The internal focusing mechanism means the lens length remains constant during operation.
Physical Aperture Ring: The dedicated aperture ring offers tactile control for photographers and can be “de-clicked” for smooth, silent iris transitions during video recording.
Built for the Elements & Everyday Use
Compact & Lightweight: Weighing a mere 10.7 oz, this lens is an ideal choice for long days of handheld shooting, gimbal work, or travel photography.
Standard 67mm Filter Thread: Unlike many ultra-wide optics with protruding front elements, this lens features a flat front design that accepts standard 67mm screw-in filters, allowing for easy use of NDs, circular polarizers, and UV protectors.
Rugged Construction: The dust- and moisture-resistant design provides peace of mind in challenging outdoor conditions. Additionally, a fluorine coating on the front element repels water, oil, and fingerprints for easy maintenance.
Tactile Professional Control
Customizable Focus Hold Button: Located on the lens barrel for instant access to focus locking or other assigned camera functions.
AF/MF Switch: Quickly toggle between focus modes without having to dive into the camera’s menu system.
Full-Frame & APS-C Ready: While optimized for full-frame sensors, it provides a powerful 24mm equivalent field of view on APS-C bodies, making it a versatile “wide-standard” option for crop-sensor shooters.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 16mm (24mm equivalent on APS-C)
Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
Mount: Sony E (Full-Frame)
Filter Size: 67mm
Weight: Approx. 10.7 oz (303g)
Min. Focus Distance: 7.1″ (18 cm)
