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Sony - FE 16mm f/1.8 Ultra Wide G Lens - Black

Model:
SEL16F18G
SKU:
6621497
Your price for this item is $899.99

Customer reviews

Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 14 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the FE 16mm f/1.8 G lens for its exceptional sharpness. Reviewers consistently praise its ability to produce incredibly sharp images, exceeding the quality of competing lenses. The bright images are also frequently highlighted. There were no reported cons.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sharpness

    Great Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tack sharp, lightweight, and bright. for the price its difficult to beat

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Andy, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G
      is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/12/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great in low light!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this lens for astrophotography and it works incredibly well! Low light performance is great, it’s incredibly sharp, my only complaint is there is a bit of vignetting in the corners, but I can just crop in slightly on my A7R3 to get rid of that issue.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JayM,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL16F18G lens. We are glad to hear that you love it, and found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 9-12-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sharpness

    Sony 16mm

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent lens both light and compact. It’s sharpe and reactive. Perfect for vlogging, real estate, and wide shots. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Indylewis, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/12/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sharpness

    Great for Landscape

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as soon as it came out. I have been using the Viltrox 16 (which is also a great lens) before but this lens will take primary spot. It's lighter, smaller, sharper than its competitors. For landscape and architecture this is a must. I also love the fact the filter size is the same as the other G lens releases in the recent past.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JonathanB, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G
      is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/12/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Top performing ultra-wide for your Sony full-frame

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pin-sharp images right from f/1.8 — even wide open, the center is crisp and detailed, and the corners clean up nicely by f/2.8–f/4. Fantastic in low light & for night/astro work — the fast aperture lets me capture stars and low-light scenes without pushing ISO too hard. Very lightweight & compact — at ~300g, it’s easy to carry all day and doesn’t imbalance the camera. Fast, quiet autofocus — ideal for both stills and video; I rarely miss focus. Robust construction — with weather sealing, it holds up well in challenging conditions (dust, moisture, etc.). Excellent for video use — minimal focus breathing, aperture ring that can be de-clicked, and reliable AF performance. Good value for performance — it delivers much of what I expect from high end ultra-wides, without going into “flagship lens” bulk and cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JuanM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G
      is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (10/21/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony’s 16mm Full Frame lens has better autofocus than other brands when paired with your Sony Camera. Great low light & lighter than other 16mm lenses that are available from reputable manufacturers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi sunnerz,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL16F18G lens. We are glad to hear that you loved this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 4-28-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Excellent Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Using with Sony A7R V for about 3 weeks, this lens is excellent. Very sharp from center to edges. Some distortion as expected but corrected well by Sony in camera. Does great with video, and look forward to doing some astrophotography when the weather cooperates. I have 24-70mm GM II and 70-200mm GM II, and is handles the widest end photography/video I would need nicely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello zac2424, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (10/25/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Perfect Ultra Wide Angle Lens for the Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Such a great lens, this is perfect to mix up the looks of your shots having the wide angle and also having a more zoom lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JustinB, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/12/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great wide angle lens.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted a wider lens for events and this one delivered. Focus is fast and Images are crystal clear. I couldn't be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JohnC, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G
      is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (9/26/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This really became my favorite lens. 16mm is really nice for Real estate shots. Autofocus is very reliable and bokeh is nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tkon,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL16F18G lens. We are glad to hear that you love it, and found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 9-12-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great for wide shots in low light

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great wide angle option with low aperture capabilities. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi James,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL16F18G lens. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 9-25-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great !

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding lens — amazing performance with top-notch build quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jcff,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL16F18G lens. We are glad to hear that you love it, and found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 9-12-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Best lens out

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are a great lens to travel with i would recommend 100%

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello BigMike, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/12/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Excellent +++

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    OMG, I love this lens and its quality in an affordable price for what it does ♥️

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello YoselG, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL16F18G is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/12/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

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