The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G can focus as close as 18 cm (7.1 in.) at the wide end, giving a maximum magnification of 0.20x.
It shares a constant F2.8 apertute throughout the zoom range, filter diameter, and compact size and weight with the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G standard zoom lens announced February 2024.
Main Features:
- 11-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
- two linear motors for exceptional autofocus performance, delivering high-speed, high-precision, and quiet focusing capabilities, even when capturing fast-moving subjects
- high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to 120 frames per second
- customizable focus hold button, aperture ring, aperture click ON/OFF switch, and focus mode switch
- front lens element is fluorine coated to repel and eliminate dirt sticking
- supports in-body Active Mode Image Stabilization and Focus Breathing
Since Sony full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras share the same E-mount, the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G can also be mounted onto a Sony APS-C mirrorless camera (24-37.5mm equiv.).
The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G will be available pre-sale April 17, 2024, and purchase May 10, 2024 for approximately US $1,199.99 (CAD $1,599.99).
PRESS RELEASE
Sony Electronics Announces a Compact Wide-Angle FE 16-25mm F2.8 G Zoom Lens
A constant F2.8 full-frame E-mount lens that offers high-resolution image quality, a wide-angle zoom range and excellent portability
SAN DIEGO. April 16, 2024 – Sony Electronics is pleased to announce the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G (SEL1625G), a large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens compatible with Sony’s α™ (Alpha™) E-mount cameras. This latest addition delivers sharp imagery from 16 mm through 25 mm while maintaining a maximum aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is the smallest and lightest constant F2.8 zoom lens that Sony has produced to date. The compact design is a signature feature of Sony’s G lens series and makes it a highly portable lens option.
The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G’s wide-angle lens offers photographers and videographers an expanded range of creative expression, allowing them to capture a variety of subjects including landscapes, architecture, portraits, and selfie-shooting. This new addition follows the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G standard zoom lens announced February 2024, both offering many of the same characteristics including filter diameter, aperture, and compact size and weight.
“The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G was designed to offer creators a wide-angle lens option that perfectly balances large-aperture, compact form factor, and high-image quality. This is the 73rd addition to our E-mount lens line-up, and just another step in our commitment to providing photographers and videographers with the perfect lens solutions for their specific needs,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is a fantastic lens with high-resolution performance, beautiful bokeh, and high precision autofocus. It is a perfect companion to the Alpha 7C R and Alpha 7C II compact full-frame camera bodies, and together they offer an unbeatable lightweight set-up.”
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