The Sony E 16mm f/2.8 lens is an ultra-compact pancake lens designed for APS-C E-mount cameras, delivering a versatile 24mm equivalent wide-angle view perfect for landscapes, architecture, and tight indoor shots. Its bright f/2.8 maximum aperture offers excellent low-light performance and creative depth-of-field control, enhanced by a seven-blade circular diaphragm that produces smooth, natural bokeh. With a sleek, lightweight design and internal focusing for fast, quiet autofocus and a shorter minimum focusing distance, this lens is ideal for on-the-go creators. Add optional ultra-wide and fisheye converters for even greater creative flexibility in a pocket-sized package.
Key features
Ultra-compact pancake design – ideal for travel and everyday carry
24mm equivalent focal length (APS-C format) – great for landscapes and tight spaces
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture – performs well in low light and allows shallow depth of field
One aspherical element – minimizes aberrations for sharper images
Internal focusing system – enables fast, quiet autofocus and a 24 cm minimum focusing distance
