Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 GvsSony FE 16mm F1.8 G
FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
16-25mm / F2.8
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FE 16mm F1.8 G
16mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-25mm in a single lens
When the FE 16mm F1.8 G suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight105g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
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
- FE 16-25mm F2.8 G91.4mm long × 74.8mm diameter
- FE 16mm F1.8 G75mm long × 73.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G | Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 25mm | 16mm | +9mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 15cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.25× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 409g | 304g | +105g |
| Length | 91.4mm | 75mm | +16.4mm |
| Diameter | 74.8mm | 73.8mm | +1mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 16-25mm F2.8 G relative to FE 16mm F1.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
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FE 16mm F1.8 G
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