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Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G

A rare fast ultra-wide prime for full-frame E-mount, filling a long-standing gap in Sony's lineup — strong for astro, landscape and vlogging given its size and weather sealing.

Starting from
£807 new
Used from £709 (Wex Photo Video)
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£807
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Wex Photo Video used
£709
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Value & Depreciation
£850
Launch price
→
£807
Today
=
5%
Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £43/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2025
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
16mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
73.8mm x 75mm
Weight
304g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Two XD Linear Motors
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
11
Magnification
0.25x
Min. Focus Distance
0.15m

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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
6.9
Street
6.7
Travel
6.3
Wedding & Events
6.4
Vlogging & Video
7.6
Filmmaking
6.9
Documentary
7.0
Landscape
8.7
Casual
6.1
Food
5.7
Macro
4.9
Architecture
8.3
Astrophotography
8.0
Underwater
7.6
✅ Great For
🌄
Landscape 8.7 Strong on focal length, optical quality and weather sealing.
🏛️
Architecture 8.3 Strong on optical quality, focal length and filter compatibility.
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Astrophotography 8.0 Strong on maximum aperture, focal length and optical quality. A rare fast f/1.8 ultra-wide for full-frame E-mount night sky work.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🔬
Macro 4.9 Held back by focal length 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 — FE 16mm f/1.8 G