The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G 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 E 16-55mm F2.8 G is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 with a length of 91mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Size and Weight 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 FE 16-25mm F2.8 weighs 409g, which means it is 85g (17%) lighter than the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G which has a weight of 494g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-25mm and
1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 37.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
