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Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye A Mount Review

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye

Main Features

  • 16mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 400g / 0.88 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 75mm x 67mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
  • Max Magnification: 0.15x
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Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Overview


Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing


Lens Mount

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye has a maximum diameter of 75mm and total length of 67mm. It weighs 400g / 14.1 oz.




Focal Range

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye has a fixed focal length of 16mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m. 0.15x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 2 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Sony Alpha mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Fisheye: 0.26x - (Compare)
  • Sony 20mm F2.8: 0.13x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 8 groups . Special elements used in this design is filter element included.

Lens Hood

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye comes with a built-in lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 20mm F2.8 Lens Sony 20mm F2.8
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35mm FF 285 g / 0.63 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Lens Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 583 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical Lens Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF Lens Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF
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35mm FF 520 g / 1.14 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 8mm F3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fisheye Lens Samyang 8mm F3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fisheye
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APS-C / DX 443 g / 0.97 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Aspherical Fisheye Lens Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Aspherical Fisheye
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APS-C / DX 443 g / 0.97 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony 20mm F2.8 Lens Sony 20mm F2.8
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35mm FF 285 g / 0.63 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical Lens Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 583 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF Lens Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF
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35mm FF 520 g / 1.14 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Lens Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC Lens Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC
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35mm FF 497 g / 1.09 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Fisheye Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 16mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements filter element included

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.15X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Unit
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 400g
Diameter 75mm
Length 67mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes 4 types (integrated)
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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