Discover the perfect wide-angle zoom for creative ideas. This compact, lightweight F2.8 full-frame zoom lens offers a versatile zoom, G Lens resolution and style. It is ideal for travel photography and video content creation. Despite its compact design, there is no compromise on optical quality. With three aspherical elements, three ED elements and 11 aperture blades, it delivers razor-sharp images with minimal aberrations and smooth bokeh. Experience creative freedom with the high-quality lens from Sony. The F2.8 aperture, fast and quiet autofocus and linear response in manual focus are ideal for filmmakers. It is compatible with Sony's Breathing Compensation and active stabilisation, enabling cinematic shots with lightweight equipment.
The FE 16-25 mm F2.8 G performs well in close-ups with a maximum magnification of 0.2 and a minimum focus distance of 0.17 metres, allowing you to get up close to your subject. Unique perspectives for your everyday content. Despite its compact and lightweight design, the FE 16-25 mm F2.8 G has an aperture ring and aperture lock switch so that the aperture can be changed quickly during shooting. This lens enables fast continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second and offers 4K120p slow motion autofocus, so it's always ready for action. The focus, zoom and aperture rings allow for immediate and intuitive creative control. The configurable buttons and manual focus with linear response ensure instant, intuitive manual focussing. The dust and moisture resistant design guarantees high reliability in all conditions.
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Weight | 409 g |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Lens type | Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Focal length | 16 - 25 mm |
Item number | 44915280 |
Colour | Black |
Material group | Glass |
Material | 16 elements in 13 groups |
Minimum focus distance | 0.17 m |
Lens type | Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Aperture | 2.80 f/ |
Min. aperture | 22 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 16 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 25 mm |
Focal length | 16 - 25 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 11 x |
Filter thread | 67 mm |
Number of lenses | 16 |
Number of lens groups | 13 |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Wide angle lens, Zoom function |
Optical zoom | 1 x |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Durability | Dustproof |
Country code | EN |
Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
Max. aperture | f/2.8 |
Aperture | f/22 - 2.8 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.02 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.03 m |
Filter thread | 0.07 m |
Lens equipment | Circular aperture, Filter thread, Internal focusing, Lens hood, Wide angle lens, Zoom function |
Country of origin | Vietnam |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Sony fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Front cover, Lens hood, Rear cap |
Weight | 409 g |
Length | 91.40 mm |
Diameter | 74.80 mm |
Length | 16.80 cm |
Width | 12.80 cm |
Height | 14.40 cm |
Weight | 699 g |
| Amount | CHF 100.– |
| Valid from | 1.10.2025 |
| Ends | 31.1.2026 |
| Closing date | 31.1.2026 |
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Zoom lenses are still frowned upon by many professional photographers. The common judgement is that the devices have poor image quality and basically do not even come close to a high-quality fixed focal length. In fact, however, as various models have proven in our test laboratory over the last two years, more and more zoom lenses are achieving an absolutely top level of resolution, with one lens category...
The Sony FE 2.8/16-25 mm G delivers a consistent performance at a very high level in the lab. This zoom unfolds its potential at an aperture of f/2.8. In the centre of the frame, the zoom shows its best performance at the wide-angle setting, although the edge degradation is also most pronounced at 16 mm...