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Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G

Widely regarded as the best APS-C standard zoom Sony has made — sharp, fast XD linear autofocus, and a favourite among a6xxx-series shooters for events and travel.

Starting from
£1050 new
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Value & Depreciation
£1200
Launch price
→
£1050
Today
=
12%
Value drop
Over ~7 years, this camera has cost roughly £21/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2019
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
16–55mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
73mm x 100mm
Weight
494g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
XD Linear Motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.2x
Min. Focus Distance
0.33m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.4
Street
5.8
Travel
6.8
Wedding & Events
8.0
Vlogging & Video
6.1
Filmmaking
6.6
Documentary
6.2
Landscape
7.6
Casual
6.8
Food
5.3
Architecture
7.2
Astrophotography
6.2
Underwater
7.0
✅ Great For
💍
Wedding & Events 8.0 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality. Fast, sharp constant f/2.8 for an APS-C body at a fraction of full-frame GM weight.
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Landscape 7.6 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing.
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Architecture 7.2 Strong on optical quality, focal length and filter compatibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 5.3 Held back by close focusing and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — E 16-55mm f/2.8 G