98 Sony FE 16mm f1.8 G Lens

The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G is a high-performance ultra-wide prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, offering a perfect balance of portability, speed, and optical precision. With its expansive 16mm field of view and bright f/1.8 aperture, it excels in capturing landscapes, architecture, astrophotography, and immersive video content.

Advanced optical engineering ensures outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness, while specialized aspherical and low-dispersion elements effectively minimize distortion, chromatic aberration, and flare. The fast aperture enhances low-light performance and allows for smooth, natural background separation—delivering a more cinematic look even at ultra-wide angles.

Equipped with dual XD linear motors, the lens provides fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus, making it equally suited for both stills and video. Its compact, lightweight design ensures excellent handling and portability, while professional-grade controls—including an aperture ring, focus hold button, and AF/MF switch—offer precise and intuitive operation.

Built for real-world use, the lens features a dust- and moisture-resistant design along with a fluorine-coated front element, ensuring reliability in challenging environments. The addition of a standard 67mm filter thread further enhances its versatility for creative shooting.

Key Specifications

General

• Mount: Sony E-mount

• Format: Full-frame (35mm)

• Lens Type: Ultra-wide prime

Optics

• Focal Length: 16mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Optical Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups

• Aperture Blades: 11 (circular)

Focus

• Autofocus: Dual XD linear motors

• Minimum Focus Distance:

  • AF: 0.15 m

  • MF: 0.13 m

• Maximum Magnification:

  • AF: 0.25×

  • MF: 0.30×

Build & Handling

• Filter Size: 67 mm

• Dimensions: Approx. 73.8 × 75 mm

• Weight: Approx. 304 g

• Dust & Moisture Resistant: Yes

Controls & Features

• Aperture ring (click ON/OFF)

• Focus hold button (customizable)

• AF/MF switch

• Fluorine-coated front element

• Reduced focus breathing (video optimized)