The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake and the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye is the longer of the two lenses at 67mm. The Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake with a length of 23mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake's 62mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake weighs 74g, which means it is 326g (81%) lighter than the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye which has a weight of 400g.
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
