Sony (NEX E-mount) 16mm f/2.8 SEL-16F28

[groovyone]

Sony (NEX E-mount) 16mm f/2.8

Description:

Get the chance to explore your creativity with the Sony E-Mount SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Alpha E-Mount Lens (Silver). This lightweight and compact lens is stylishly designed to match the NEX camera series and is exceptionally portable (it will fit in your pocket). It features an internal stepping motor for smooth, accurate, and very quiet autofocusing for both photos and videos.

The SEL16F28 helps to deliver clear images in low lighting situations due to its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture. This 16mm (24mm in 35mm equivalent) wide-angle lens provides an 83° angle of view and a minimum focusing distance of 9.4" (0.24m). This versatile lens provides coverage for a broad range of photo subjects including, but by no means limited to, landscapes, portraits, close-ups, and nature.

Performance:

• Focal Length 16 mm
• Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 24 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/2.8, Minimum: f/22
• Camera Mount Type Sony (E Mount for NEX)
• Format Compatibility DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
• Angle of View 83°
• Minimum Focus Distance 9.4" (23.88 cm)
• Magnification 0.073x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:13.6
• Groups/Elements 5/5
• Diaphragm Blades 7

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 0.89 x 2.44" (2.26 x 6.20 cm)
• Weight: 2.47 oz (70 g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

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Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[groovyone]

Looking for a better one. This lens does seem a bit easy to get flare on, but the 18-55's hood fits on it.

Sony NEX-5 : 16mm : 1/125s : f/7.1 : ISO 200