Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G

Name: Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G
Brand: Sony
SKU: 947823
Price: 1089 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.3 (7 reviews)

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Thanks to the large maximum aperture of f/2.8, you can take bright photos in low-light locations.
With the 16–25mm zoom range, you can take landscape, portrait, and street photos.
You can take sharp handheld photos at slower shutter speeds thanks to the image stabilization.
When you use this lens with a lightweight camera, it might feel heavy.

Description

Take clear photos in low light with the Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G. This camera lens has an f/2.8 aperture. That means you can capture bright images in dark situations and get soft background blur. The 16-25mm zoom range is suitable for landscapes, architecture, street photography, and portraits. The image stabilization reduces vibrations during handheld recording. This way, you can record smooth videos and take sharp photos in the dark. The Sony E-mount fits APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras with an E or FE mount.

Key specs

Lens mount

Sony E mount

Suitable for camera type

APS-C, Full frame

Zoom or prime lens

Zoom lens

Zoom range

16-25mm

Fixed focal point

Lens type

Wide-angle

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Manual(1.22 MB)
Lens caps (2x)
Lens hood

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Review is 10 out of 10.

Beautiful image quality

Compact
light
Nice image quality
No lens case

I have been using this lens for several weeks now in combination with my Sony A7 III, and I am very satisfied. The lens is light and compact, making it ideal to take with you on trips or on holiday. Unfortunately it comes without a bag or case, but luckily it fits perfectly in my camera backpack.

The autofocus is fast and delivers 30 fps in burst mode. The aperture is easy to set and lock. In addition, the lens is quiet and has a high light output, resulting in beautiful images. So far I've used it for architectural and interior photography, as well as videos for a real estate site. I have not been able to detect any distortion in the images. In short, I am very satisfied with this lens and can definitely recommend it.

Review by:
Caroline
Date:
21 June 2024
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Review is 10 out of 10.

A great lens for photography and filming

Ease of use (aperture ring)
Compact
Fast autofocus (silent)
The hem could have been slightly larger

I was recently fortunate enough to be able to test the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8G wide-angle zoom lens for a few weeks. I am a home photographer and my family is my 'project'. I enjoy taking beautiful photos of my family. I choose not to pose them, but simply photograph them in everyday life. I have other systems and lenses at my disposal, but was missing a wide angle lens for my mirrorless camera and am now fortunate enough to be able to test it. What initially attracted me was the size of the lens: nice and compact with a great aperture. You can tell from the weight that it is a quality lens, the lens feels well balanced in combination with my camera.

I have never used my camera for filming before, I always use a different system for that. This is a nice lens for filming, the lens has a fast autofocus (auto mode) and is silent; I don't hear him in the result. Thanks to its F2.8, you can also take very beautiful images indoors without having to worry about lighting or exposure. The images are clear and sharp, playing with the aperture and settings produces very beautiful images. Thanks to its 16mm wide angle, you can film up close with a great viewing angle (you can actually see some of the surroundings), which I really like.

As for taking photos, the lens also does that perfectly. You notice that you have a very good lens in your hands. The autofocus is also very fast and correct here. I really like photographing at 16mm, the photos look natural and not distorted (I have this with other systems with a wide angle). I had a group of people that I photographed close to the ground and up close. This resulted in a very beautiful, colorful, clear and impressive photo. The lens offers options to visualize your objects in a different way. What I also like about the lens is that you can quickly set your aperture using the rotating ring. This allows you to quickly change your setting and create the right composition. Fortunately, you also have the option to set it to auto if you are lazy or prefer easy.

Is the lens completely perfect for me? No Unfortunately not. I noticed that the zoom range of 16-25mm was sometimes too short. However, this can of course be remedied by standing a little closer or digitally zooming in the photo afterwards.

Do I recommend this lens? Yes, it is a nice lens to hold, both for photography and filming. The quality is very solid with beautiful end results and its size also makes it easy to carry.

Review by:
Ramon
Date:
19 June 2024
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Review is 9,0 out of 10.

A solid lens suitable for many applications

Beautiful bokeh
Fast accurate autofocus
Suitable for many purposes
Supplied without protective bag

Last two weeks I had the opportunity to extensively test this lens. The lens is relatively light and certainly feels solid, as I have come to expect from Sony lenses. The ring for manual focusing and the ring for manually changing the aperture are very smooth and almost silent. The lens is suitable for many purposes. Because the lens has a wide angle of up to 16 mm, you can take excellent wide landscape photos with it. If you want to capture subjects with it, you can take photos with beautiful bokeh, since the aperture of the lens can be opened up to F/2.8. This is especially evident when taking portrait photos, where you want to make the person stand out from the photo with a blurred background. I have also used the lens to capture moving subjects. The autofocus does an excellent job, especially in combination with the autofocus of my camera. The lens also does not disappoint when making videos. Switching between subjects is lightning fast and the lens is completely silent. Finally, I tried to take macro photos with the lens by photographing flowers. It takes some practice, but the lens is certainly suitable for this too, allowing you to photograph your subject from very close up. Are there any downsides to this lens at all? What disappoints me a bit is that the lens comes without a protective cover/bag. Considering the purchase price and the fact that this lens is part of Sony's G-series lenses, I expected that they would add this.

Review by:
Pedro
Date:
17 June 2024
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	947823
	Manufacturer code	SEL1625G.SYX
	Brand	Sony
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Usage

Usage
	Lens type	Wide-angle
	Type of photography	Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product

Suitable for

Suitable for
	Lens mount	Sony E mount
	Suitable for camera type	APS-C, Full frame
	Compatible with lens filter
	Filter size	67 mm
	Lens series	Sony E

Properties

Properties
	Zoom or prime lens	Zoom lens
	Maximum magnification factor	0,33
	Number of aperture shutters	11
	Fixed aperture
	Number of groups	13
	Number of elements	16
	Type of lens elements	Aspherical, ED, Fluorite, Super ED
	Special lens elements
	Image stabilization
	Fixed focal point
	Zoom range	16-25mm

Focus

Focus
	Shortest focusing distance	18 cm
	Manual focus override
	Silent focusing motor
	Internal focus
	Focal distance control
	Autofocus

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Weight	409 g
	Material	Plastic
	Diameter	74,8 mm
	Length camera lens	91,4 mm

Resistance

Resistance
	Dustproof
	Shockproof
	Water resistance	Splash proof

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Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G

Review is 9,3 out of 10, based on 7 reviews.

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Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G