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
Sony G E 16-55mm f/2.8 lens
69.5 Overall Score

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 46.2
Bokeh 59.9
Build 71.5
Macro 20.9
Optical 93.4
Aperture 55.2
Versatility 88.9
Social Proof 72.2
Stabilization 37.7

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

Newegg $1,050 Best Price Best Buy Open Box $1,348 Newegg Refurbished $1,360 Best Buy Open Box $1,382 Best Buy Open Box $1,413 Best Buy $1,505 Amazon $1,598 Adorama $1,598 Best Buy $1,600

Price History

New Refurbished
$800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,400 $1,600 $1,800 Feb 18Mar 21Apr 7Apr 19 $1,598

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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