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The Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G is Sony's premium standard zoom for APS-C E-mount bodies, covering a 24-82.5mm equivalent range at a constant f/2.8. It uses four aspherical and three extra-low dispersion elements plus a Nano AR coating to keep images sharp and contrasty, and an XD linear motor for fast, quiet autofocus. A dust- and moisture-sealed barrel with a fluorine-coated front element makes it a genuine all-weather workhorse. Compared with the smaller 16-55mm kit zooms and the 18-135mm superzoom, it trades reach and light weight for a faster aperture and better optics; against the cheaper 16-50mm power zoom it is larger and heavier but far better corrected.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,498.00 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.
Owners and reviewers treat it as the reference standard zoom for Sony APS-C, praising its sharpness wide open, fast silent autofocus and solid sealing. Most criticism centers on its size, weight and cost rather than image quality.
The Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G is a wide-angle to portrait-length zoom for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It covers a 24-82.5mm equivalent focal length range and has a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. The bright aperture gives more control over depth of field and suits difficult lighting.
The optical design has four aspherical elements, including two AA (Advanced Aspherical) elements, to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations. Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations. A Nano AR Coating minimizes surface reflections, flare and ghosting in strong or backlit light. The rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to the bokeh quality when using selective focus.
An XD Linear Motor system provides quick, quiet and precise autofocus and more natural manual focus control. The barrel has an AF/MF switch and customizable focus hold buttons. The design is dust- and moisture-sealed, and the rubberized control rings help handling in colder temperatures. The front element has a fluorine coating that resists dust, moisture and fingerprints and is easy to clean.
