Sony G E 16-55mm f/2.8 Review
Focal Length 16-55mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sony E (APS-C)
Stabilization No
Weather Sealed No
Weight 494 g
AF Type Autofocus
Lens Type Zoom
69.5 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (89th percentile) 93th
Cons
- Below average macro (17th percentile) 21th
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 12 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E (APS-C) |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
Value & Pricing
Mar 26, 2026 £1,568
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G E 16-55mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-55mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E (APS-C) |
| Stabilization | false |
| Weather Sealed | false |
| Weight (g) | 494 |
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
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