Is the sony e 16 55mm f 2 8 g good for video?

The site doesn't give a direct verdict on this lens for video, but its specs point both ways. It's an f/2.8 zoom with autofocus, which helps keep footage sharp and consistent. It isn't stabilised, though, so handheld shots will be shakier unless your camera handles that for you. On APS-C it frames like 24-82mm on full frame, so the 16mm end is about 24mm equivalent. For vlogging at arm's length, that's on the tight side. The Video guide suggests around 16-20mm full-frame equivalent for that.

It's a sensible lens for general video on a Sony E body. Pick a camera with a front-facing flip screen and a microphone input, and budget for sound from the start. See the audio notes. Its full catalogue page lists the Sony E bodies it fits, including the ZV-E10 II and a6700.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.