FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G

Three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and four aspherical elements that include one ED Aspherical glass element deliver high resolution from 16 mm to 25 mm. Flare, ghosting and colour bleeding are subdued for clarity, while F2.8 and 11 aperture blades create stunning G Lens bokeh. Max. magnification is 0.2x (AF)/0.23x (MF) with a minimum focus distance of 0.59 ft (0.18 m) (AF)/0.56ft (0.17 m) (MF) at the wide end for stunning close-ups.

Two specially optimized linear motors and a precision control system acquire focus on any subject with remarkable speed and accuracy. Tracking performance is also excellent and fully capable of keeping up even with Sony’s advanced model α9 III body at up to 120fps². Precise, quiet focus is smoothly acquired and maintained even when shooting high frame rate 4K 120p or FHD 240p movies³.

With four aspherical elements that include one ED Aspherical glass element, and a large F2.8 maximum aperture in a high-performance optical design, this innovative lens is no more than 3 in in diameter by 3.63 in in length (74.8 mm x 91.4 mm). The use of engineering plastics for some components enhances durability while reducing weight to just 14.5 oz (409 grams), making this a low-stress F2.8 choice for long shooting sessions or low-light situations.

Wide angles, F2.8 in a compact, lightweight zoom that can be easily handheld, and quiet AF can be significant advantages for movies. Minimal zoom extension and centre of gravity shift make gimbal or drone mounting easy too. And combined with in-body Active Mode stabilization⁴ it can deliver stable handheld footage at wide angles while walking around. It also supports body breathing compensation⁵ and metadata recording.

Focus, zoom, and aperture rings provide comprehensive control. The aperture ring features switchable click stops. A customizable focus hold button and AF/MF switch are also provided. Linear Response MF ensures immediate, intuitive manual focus control. A dust- and moisture-resistant design maximizes reliability in challenging outdoor conditions⁶, and the front element features a fluorine coating. Filter diameter is 67 mm.