Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G

Name: Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G
Brand: Sony
SKU: 838987
Price: 1149 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.7 (1 reviews)

Select an option

Product information
Reviews
Accessories
Insurance
Similar and better products
Specifications

Product information

Ask me anything about this product

Our digital expert will help you, but it can sometimes make mistakes, like humans do.

Pros and cons

According to our camera lens expert

Thanks to the large maximum aperture of f/2.8, you can take bright photos in low-light locations.
With the 16-55mm zoom range, the lens is suitable for landscape, architecture, and portrait photography.
The autofocus motor focuses silently, so you won’t hear any distracting sounds in your videos.
This lens doesn’t have image stabilization to help reduce motion blur.
When you use this lens with a lightweight camera, it might feel heavy.

Description

Take clear photos in low light with the Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G. This camera lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That means the lens captures a lot of light, and you also get a soft background blur. With the 16-55mm zoom range, you can photograph landscapes, architecture, and portraits. The quiet autofocus motor keeps distracting noise out of your videos. This lens also has a Sony E mount. That means it fits APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras with an E or FE mount.

Key specs

Sony E mount

APS-C, Full frame

Zoom lens

Zoom range

16-55mm

Standard

Show all specifications

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(0.28 MB)
Lens caps (2x)
Lens hood
Storage cover

Reviews

Rating

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Most helpful reviews

Review is 9,7 out of 10.

Great lens!

As sharp as a prime lens
Low weight for an f2.8 lens
no CA
Expensive

Sharp lens, convenient for travel.

Review by:
johan
Date:
12 January 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Insure your camera lens

Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible

How do I insure my camera lens?

First, add your camera lens to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

2-year Protection Plan
38,99
one-time
2-year Protection Plan with theft cover
80,-
one-time
3-year Protection Plan
60,-
one-time
3-year Protection Plan with theft cover
122,-
one-time

Receive a cashback up to € 300 from Sony

If you purchase the Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G between 1 April 2025 and 31 July 2026, you'll receive a cashback up to € 300 from Sony. You can register your promotional product for the Sigma promotion until 30 September 2026. Go to the promotional Terms and Conditions (PDF) for more information.

Similar and better products

- Current product
  Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G
- Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
- Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Sony E-mount
- 1.149,-
- 1.169,-
- 1.759,-
- 1.339,-
- 999,-

Reviews
Suitable for camera type
- APS-C, Full frame
- APS-C, Full frame
- APS-C, Full frame
- APS-C, Full frame
- APS-C

Lens type
- Standard
- Wide-angle
- Standard, Wide-angle
- Macro, Telephoto lens, Wide-angle
- Standard, Wide-angle

Image stabilization

Weight
- 494 g
- 409 g
- 886 g
- 488 g
- 535 g

Show full comparison

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	838987
	Manufacturer code	SEL1655G.SYX
	Brand	Sony
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Usage

Usage
	Lens type	Standard
	Type of photography	Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product

Suitable for

Suitable for
	Lens mount	Sony E mount
	Suitable for camera type	APS-C, Full frame
	Compatible with lens filter
	Filter size	67 mm
	Lens series	Sony E

Properties

Properties
	Zoom or prime lens	Zoom lens
	Maximum magnification factor	0,66
	Number of aperture shutters	9
	Fixed aperture
	Number of groups	12
	Number of elements	17
	Type of lens elements	Aspherical, ED, Super ED
	Special lens elements
	Image stabilization
	Fixed focal point
	Zoom range	16-55mm

Focus

Focus
	Shortest focusing distance	33 cm
	Manual focus override
	Silent focusing motor
	Type of focusing motor	XD linear motor
	Internal focus
	Focal distance control
	Autofocus

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Weight	494 g
	Material	Metal
	Diameter	7,3 cm
	Length camera lens	100 mm

Resistance

Resistance
	Dustproof
	Shockproof
	Water resistance	Splash proof

This is the one

Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G

Review is 9,7 out of 10, based on 1 review.

anything for a smile

Delivered for free when it suits you

22 stores

Our app

Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G