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Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens

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Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Zoom Lens - 1 of 4
$1789.95 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • High resolution throughout the zoom range, even at F2.8
  • Compact, lightweight, and bright
  • Professional control and reliability, Crisp contrast
  • lens type: Wide Angle Sony E-Mount
  • Xd linear motor for fast, precise AF and tracking

Description

Sony's first 16-55 mm (24-82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) APS-C zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture is remarkably compact while offering performance befitting the G lens series. A new optical design delivers excellent corner-to-corner resolution, and beautiful bokeh is available when needed. It is compact, lightweight, and ideal for a wide range of subjects. Sony's original Nano AR coating adds superior resistance to flare and ghosting for crisp contrast. Precise spherical aberration control and a 9-blade Circular aperture contribute to smooth bokeh. This fine lens is ideal for everything from portraits to everyday snapshots, combining with compact E-mount bodies to form a highly mobile, manageable system for a wide range of photographic applications.
Overall Length: 10.0 millimeter
Weight: 1.75 pounds
Electronics Condition: New
Compatible With: Sony E-Mount
Focal Length: 16-55mm
Product Diameter: 10.0 millimeter
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 1005609228
UPC: 4548736099654
Origin: made in the USA or imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 10 inches length x 8 inches width x 6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.75 pounds
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4.9 out of 5 stars with 28 reviews

Amazing results

5 out of 5 stars
LuckyLuke - 2 months ago
originally posted on Sony.com.au
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I've had this lens for close to a year and it's almost always on my A6700. I also purchased the Sigma 18-50 because everyone raved about it, but I never use the Sigma. This lens is so much better. The build quality it exceptional, the extra range is noticeable and the quality is unparalleled. If you're on the fence, just do it!
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A gold standard lens and no mistake.

5 out of 5 stars
Duffeymoon - 9 months ago
originally posted on sony.com
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Pin sharp focus from macro to zoom, bang on every time without exception a truly stellar lens.
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amazing

5 out of 5 stars
neon2000 - 9 months ago
originally posted on sony.com
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everything i need it, quality is superb sharp pictures
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This is one spectacular APSC lens

5 out of 5 stars
CuriousMarc - 1 year ago
originally posted on sony.com
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I do mostly video with an FX-30. I expected I would use my motorized 18-105 f/4 APSC zoom G-lens more because of the extra zoom factor and the motor, an use the 16-55 for beauty stills or special shots. But instead I use this all the time. The 18-105 just does not focus close enough and you can't beat the 2.8 aperture. I wish they'd offer a motorized zoom version of this, but I guess they can't fit the motor.
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Great Lense

5 out of 5 stars
CostTv - 1 year ago
originally posted on sony.com
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Great lens and perfect for all that I need to do in social media and on my leisure…
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Great All-rounder

5 out of 5 stars
ELF 01 - 1 year ago
originally posted on sony.com
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If you could only have one lens and you shoot Super 35 (APS-C) then this is the lens to choose. F2.8 throughout the zoom, it’s a very fine accompaniment to the Sony fx30. Highly recommended…
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Fantastic lens

5 out of 5 stars
JamesH81 - 2 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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This lens is fantastic. It is really sharp and detailed. The build quality feels solid. I am very happy with the product.
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Compact with lovely handling & optical performance

5 out of 5 stars
Dilettante - 2 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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I wanted a lens that would give me close to the same range on my A6700 as I enjoy on my Sony R1s and this has fitted the bill very nicely. It’s a compact zoom that is easy to carry around that is well made and finished, looking handsome on the A6700. Zoom and focus rings have well-weighted movements. The lens mount is tight and positive. The 67mm filter thread allows me to adopt a lot of the accessories that I use on the R1s and the other lenses I have for this system. The already decent close framing at the long end is boosted to mild macro levels with a 10mm extension tube or a supplementary close-up lens such as the Sony VCL-M3367, both of which are light and easy to carry and further extend the versatility of this zoom. Optically, this is a very good performer and the constant f2.8 aperture makes it versatile in all lighting conditions. When stopped down a little you get the best out of it. Pixel peeping reveals very good, if not stellar, micro-contrast but sharpness is admirable and I’m very happy with the results so far. Focus speed is excellent and it’s good that Sony have provided a focus-hold button on the lens body as well as the AF / MF switch. Stabilisation provided by the A6700 works very well with this lens allowing me to shoot down to 1/20 sec. at the telephoto-end - pretty remarkable. This lens is an ideal walk-around and travel companion with lovely handling and I’m going to be using it often.
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Old Great Lens

5 out of 5 stars
Beni23 - 2 years ago
originally posted on Sony.com.au
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I bought this lens a few weeks ago, and have on it few tries, the images are just so sharp and beautiful, but it feels old compared to the new lenses. For the APSc camera it is the best all round lens you can get
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Impressed!

5 out of 5 stars
TAllen - 2 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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So far, I'm impressed with this lens! I've only used G Masters in the past but wanted something smaller for travel.
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Sony - E 16-55mm F2.8 G

5 out of 5 stars
Rob 59 - 3 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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This has got to be the sharpest lens i have ever used. The focusing is so fast on my a6400 is truly amazing and I havent lost a fast moving shot yet. It does look bulky on the a6400, but it feels balanced. Well worth the purchase.
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Heavy but for the good and lacks OSS for some

4 out of 5 stars
Quality King - 3 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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I have used many Sony lens and this one has the most build of lens elements in the design. Having used cameras for over fifty years you know when a product gives good quality images without fudging them as I say. I am one of the old school photographers where the photo you took had to be spot on so maybe twenty photos one would be the right one this was on film and that cost money where as now if I take fifty shots it does not matter . So I have only had the lens for a few hours but in that time got the feel of the weight and operation of the lens, while normally within the first hour I would have taken around thirty photos this exercise was only 20 over the twenty shots my main goal is perfection of all the colours and in focus sharpness must be spot on. I check on what colours I am photographing against the actual subjects while they are still there to see. So the lens operates as I would expect it smooth and precise when I am out and about sometime there is no second chance especially with wild life and focus is the essence. If I am photographing moving object I like to be in control while bust control is there on my Sony camera there is something special about taken how many images and the art of doing it. So onto OSS while it's in my title I was brought up to use a camera to eliminate camera shake and can say this lens on my Sony body without built in stabilising is as it should be perfect. A word on the weight it does help to overcome OSS So overall without OSS which some photographers would like it loses a star
1 reply from Sony Support Team team - 3 years ago
Hi, Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your lens and happy with the and picture quality we always aim to deliver! We're also glad to keep you as one of our loyal family members and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come! Additionally, we're sorry to hear that you're facing difficulty with the lens weight and we appreciate your valuable feedback of course. We are always delighted to hear from our customers, and are always working to develop our products to suit your needs. Therefore, we have flagged your feedback as voice of customer to the concerned team for future consideration. Moreover, don't hesitate to reach out to us over the phone, chat support and email using the details here: https://bit.ly/3xPUapp to provide us with any further feedback you may have, we’re always delighted to hear from our customers! Mennah @Sony Support UK
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Fast!

5 out of 5 stars
why is this so important - 4 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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Fast lens. A bit bulky, but a fast lens usually is, by design. Very smooth and quiet. A bit pricey, but worth the cost.
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Fantastic optics

5 out of 5 stars
Chris1988 - 4 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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Got this lens for my brand new a6600 and it is the perfect lens for it, super fast and tac sharp, really compact and light, looking forward to getting out and using it other than indoors.
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Great

5 out of 5 stars
Elfmyra - 5 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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It is amazing. I loved it quality so good even low light
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amazing every day lens - very sharp and fast

5 out of 5 stars
handyandyNC - 5 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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I bought this about 2 months ago and it is the go to lens for the a6600. It does an amazing job, very fast, great bokeh.
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Great all-rounder

5 out of 5 stars
cj3t - 5 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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So far so good, nice sharpness in most conditions, really appreciate the constant f2.8 aperture. The starburst effect at high f stop is fantastic and the bokeh is nice and smooth. The lens is a little bulkier than I'd like given it's a 16-55mm (doesnt fit in my camera case for my previous 16-70mm F4) but all in all very pleased with it.
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The best Lens versatile

5 out of 5 stars
- 5 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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I reviewed several lenses from Sony and Tamron but nothing comes close to this 17-55 mm lens. It doesn't great for overall any type of shooting. Whether its landscape, portraits or close ups.
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Everyday lens

5 out of 5 stars
Matt Cee - 5 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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I considered getting the three primes at 1.4 but I really enjoy travelling light. This one lens does the job for me. If I need anything else I’ll either rent a lens or just pull out my iPhone 11. I’m shooting on the a6600 which is weather proof. This lens is only weather resistant which is a shame given the price point.
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Let me just tell you....

5 out of 5 stars
Andy97 - 5 years ago
originally posted on sony.com
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So I paired this thing with my a6100... and even though this doesn't have OSS, its a monster when shooting stills. I have carried this thing up and down the Tetons climbing, and it works flawlessly.
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