Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 GvsSony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
24-50mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the E 16-55mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-55mm in a single lens
When the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Weight54g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 16-55mm F2.8 G100mm long × 73mm diameter
- FE 24-50mm F2.8 G92.3mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 24mm | −8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 50mm | +5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 33cm | 19cm | +0.14m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.33× | −0.13x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 494g | 440g | +54g |
| Length | 100mm | 92.3mm | +7.7mm |
| Diameter | 73mm | 74.8mm | −1.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 16-55mm F2.8 G relative to FE 24-50mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
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