San Diego, CA—Sony Electronics introduced the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G (SEL1625G) lens. Moreover, the large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens is compatible with Sony’s α (Alpha) E-mount cameras. This latest addition delivers imagery from 16mm through 25mm while maintaining a maximum aperture of f/2.8 over its zoom range. In addition, it is the smallest and lightest constant f/2.8 zoom lens Sony has produced.
“The FE 16–25mm f/2.8 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 lineup, and just another step in our commitment to providing photographers and videographers with the perfect lens solutions for their specific needs,” announced Yang Cheng, vice president, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “The FE 16–25mm f/2.8 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 setup.”
Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G Details
The FE 16–25mm f/2.8 G’s wide angle offers photographers and videographers an expanded range of creative expression. It allows them to capture a variety of subjects, including landscapes, architecture, portraits and selfies. Further, this new lens follows the FE 24–50mm f/2.8 G standard zoom lens announced in February 2024. Additionally, they offer many of the same characteristics, such as filter diameter, aperture as well as compactness.
The FE 16–25mm f/2.8 G’s compact and lightweight body has a width of about 2.94 inches, a length of 3.6 inches, a filter diameter of φ67mm as well as a weight of approximately 14.4 ounces. 
This lens incorporates Sony’s latest optical technology to deliver image quality across the entire frame. It features 16-element, 13-group construction. It uses three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements as well as four aspherical lenses (including one ED aspherical lens) to minimize various optical aberrations, including chromatic aberration.
Additionally, it combines an 11-blade circular aperture and the optimization of spherical aberration to produce the G lens series’ signature smooth bokeh. Moreover, it offers close-up shooting capabilities with a minimum shooting distance of just over 7 inches and a 0.20x maximum magnification when using autofocus (AF).
The lens also employs two linear motors to deliver high-speed, precision and quiet autofocus, even when capturing fast-moving subjects. These linear motors help ensure accurate focusing even in challenging shooting situations. Furthermore, the lens supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to 120 frames per second. That is a feature capable of use when paired with the Alpha 9 III full-frame mirrorless camera.
More Features
What’s more, Sony engineered the FE 16–25mm f/2.8 G for video performance, to ensure smooth, precise focusing even when shooting high-frame-rate videos such as 4K 120p or FHD 240p. The lens also provides linear response manual focus (MF), allowing videographers to make focus adjustments more easily. Additionally, it supports in-body active mode image stabilization and focus breathing compensation to optimize video capture.
Other user-friendly features include a customizable focus hold button; an aperture ring; an aperture click on/off switch; as well as a focus mode switch. Furthermore, the lens is dust and moisture resistant. Plus, a fluorine coating prevents dirt from sticking to the front surface of the lens.
The Sony FE 16–25mm f/2.8 G lens is now available for pre-sale and may be purchased May 10, 2024. It has a suggested retail price of $1,199.99.
