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Name: Sony - 16mm f/2.8 E-Mount Wide-Angle Lens - Silver
Brand: Sony
SKU: 1230546
Price: 199.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (175 reviews)

Sony - 16mm f/2.8 E-Mount Wide-Angle Lens - Silver

Model:: SEL16F28S; |
SKU:: 1230546

User rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars with 175 reviews.

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QuestionWill this lens work for my Sony A7iii?
Asked 6 years ago by JaqRabbit.
- Answer Hi JaqRabbit, Yes. This Sony lens is compatible with A7iii but with restrictions: -The angle of view will be narrowed down to that of APS-C size. -The "Focal plane phase detection AF" function does not work. Regards, Vincent
  Answered 6 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionDoes this lens come have OSS (Optical Steady Shot)?
Asked 6 years ago by Manny.
- Answer No, this lens does not have OSS.
  Answered 6 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWill this lens work on a a6300?
Asked 7 years ago by Ace1995.
- Answer Hi Ace1995, This lens is compatible with Sony a6300 lens but with restrictions. The SteadyShot is not supported and the "Focal plane phase detection AF" function does not work. Regards, Vincent
  Answered 7 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionWill this lens fit an a6000 camera?
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes. That’s what I have it on. Don’t expect a huge difference from the kit lens though.
  Answered 6 years ago by MrJR24
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QuestionI’ve a plan to capture the Milky Way and I heard the f2.8 is a good aperture to capture the Milky Way! My question is this lens is good for that reason or not! I’ve sony nex 5n! Thank you!
Asked 7 years ago by Kadhum.
- Answer I would use a Rokinon 12mm for that. Have not tested with this lens
  Answered 6 years ago by grsa
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QuestionWill this lens work on the A7RII?
Asked 7 years ago by Stephanieh808.
- Answer Hi Stephanieh808, Yes. This lens will work with an a7R II camera but with restrictions. The angle of view will be narrowed down to that of APS-C size and the "Focal plane phase detection AF" function does not work. Visit here for more details: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=gb&lang=en&mdl=SEL16F28&cat=3 Regards, Vincent
  Answered 7 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionIs this an optical steady shot lens?
Asked 8 years ago by Bryan.
- Answer No, it doesn't have OSS
  Answered 6 years ago by Denki
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QuestionIs this an APS-C lens or full frame?
Asked 8 years ago by kaushu400.
- Answer The lens is APS-C. It fits Sony e-mounts. Although it originally came out during the NEX family of Sony cameras
  Answered 7 years ago by TechHiker
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QuestionWould this lense be good for shooting outdoors?
Asked 8 years ago by Angel.
- Answer Without a doubt. It has done a wonderful job outdoors, especially on the night sky.
  Answered 8 years ago by DanDaniels
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QuestionWill this lens fit directly onto a6000 camers body?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yup yup
  Answered 8 years ago by DanDaniels
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QuestionIs this lens good for night time shots?
Asked 9 years ago by Paul.
- Answer Yes! My first attempt at astrophotography was with this!
  Answered 8 years ago by Shutterbug
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QuestionWIll this lense work fine with Canon 6d?
Asked 9 years ago by Susma.
- Answer Only for Sony Cameras: Canon has their own lens, check them out. Good luck.
  Answered 7 years ago by Peanut
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QuestionWill it work for a Sony a5100?
Asked 9 years ago by AFRO.
- Answer Yes, it works with a5000 and 5100
  Answered 7 years ago by Sean
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QuestionHello, Is there a big difference between the 20mmf/2.8 and the 16mmf/2.8? If I am making the investment, should I spend that extra $100 on the 20mmf/2.8? I will use this for group cheer pictures, dinners, hotel lobbies, and inside of homes for realators
Asked 9 years ago by JohnK.
- Answer I personally love the 16. It gives that extra curve for small spaces. I have used mine in small art galleries and studios.
  Answered 8 years ago by Shutterbug
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QuestionWill this lens work on my Sony a7? I will not have any cropping will I? Is this lens more for a Sony a6000?
Asked 9 years ago by Boto75.
- Answer Hi Boto75, it will work with the A7 camera, but there will be cropping. This lens is an APS-C one more compatible with the A6000. Thanks_Mitch
  Answered 2 years ago by SonyListens
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Questions & Answers

Sony - 16mm f/2.8 E-Mount Wide-Angle Lens - Silver

Q: QuestionWill this lens work for my Sony A7iii?

Q: QuestionDoes this lens come have OSS (Optical Steady Shot)?

Q: QuestionWill this lens work on a a6300?

Q: QuestionWill this lens fit an a6000 camera?

Q: QuestionI’ve a plan to capture the Milky Way and I heard the f2.8 is a good aperture to capture the Milky Way! My question is this lens is good for that reason or not! I’ve sony nex 5n! Thank you!

Q: QuestionWill this lens work on the A7RII?

Q: QuestionIs this an optical steady shot lens?

Q: QuestionIs this an APS-C lens or full frame?

Q: QuestionWould this lense be good for shooting outdoors?

Q: QuestionWill this lens fit directly onto a6000 camers body?

Q: QuestionIs this lens good for night time shots?

Q: QuestionWIll this lense work fine with Canon 6d?

Q: QuestionWill it work for a Sony a5100?

Q: QuestionHello, Is there a big difference between the 20mmf/2.8 and the 16mmf/2.8? If I am making the investment, should I spend that extra $100 on the 20mmf/2.8? I will use this for group cheer pictures, dinners, hotel lobbies, and inside of homes for realators

Q: QuestionWill this lens work on my Sony a7? I will not have any cropping will I? Is this lens more for a Sony a6000?

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QuestionWill this lens work on a a6300?

QuestionWill this lens fit an a6000 camera?

QuestionI’ve a plan to capture the Milky Way and I heard the f2.8 is a good aperture to capture the Milky Way! My question is this lens is good for that reason or not! I’ve sony nex 5n! Thank you!

QuestionWill this lens work on the A7RII?

QuestionIs this an optical steady shot lens?

QuestionIs this an APS-C lens or full frame?

QuestionWould this lense be good for shooting outdoors?

QuestionWill this lens fit directly onto a6000 camers body?

QuestionIs this lens good for night time shots?

QuestionWIll this lense work fine with Canon 6d?

QuestionWill it work for a Sony a5100?

QuestionHello, Is there a big difference between the 20mmf/2.8 and the 16mmf/2.8? If I am making the investment, should I spend that extra $100 on the 20mmf/2.8? I will use this for group cheer pictures, dinners, hotel lobbies, and inside of homes for realators

QuestionWill this lens work on my Sony a7? I will not have any cropping will I? Is this lens more for a Sony a6000?