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Sony E 16mm f/2.8 vs Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G
The Sony E 16mm f/2.8 and the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Sony E 16mm f/2.8 if you want a design for APS-C, which usually means smaller and lighter and a lighter lens (67 g against 162 g). Pick the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G if you want coverage of full frame, so it suits the larger-sensor bodies too.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Sony E 16mm f/2.8 | Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Sony | Sony |
| Focal length | 16mm (prime) | 24mm (prime) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 24mm on APS-C | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Made for | APS-C | Full frame |
| Mounts | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilised | no | no |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Weight | 67 glighter | 162 g |
| Cameras it fits | 41 in this guide | 41 in this guide |
Focal range, in full-frame terms
Aperture
Each opening drawn to scale against f/1.4: a smaller f-number lets in more light and blurs the background more.
Field of view
Cameras they fit
41 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body.
Sony E 16mm f/2.8
- Sony FX5
- Sony a7R VI
- Sony FX2
- Sony a7 V
- Sony a1 II
- Sony ZV-E10 II
- Sony ZV-E1
- Sony a7C II
- Sony a7CR
- Sony a9 III