Sony Electronics announces compact FE 16-25mm F2.8 G zoom lens
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Sony Electronics announced the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G (SEL1625G), a large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens compatible with Sony’s α (Alpha) E-mount cameras. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is the smallest and lightest constant F2.8 zoom lens produced by Sony. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G features a width of 74.8mm (about 2.94 in), length of 91.4mm (about 3.58 in), filter diameter of φ67 mm, and weight of approximately 409g. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is now available for presale and for purchase May 10, 2024. It will retail for roughly $1,199.99 USD and $1,599.99 CAN, at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America.
The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G wide-angle lens follows the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G standard zoom lens, with both offering many of the same characteristics including filter diameter, aperture, and compact size and weight.
“The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G was designed to offer creators a wide-angle lens option that perfectly balances large-aperture, compact form factor, and high-image quality. This is the 73rd addition to our E-mount lens line-up, and just another step in our commitment to providing photographers and videographers with the perfect lens solutions for their specific needs,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is a fantastic lens with high-resolution performance, beautiful bokeh, and high precision autofocus. It is a perfect companion to the Alpha 7C R and Alpha 7C II compact full-frame camera bodies, and together they offer an unbeatable lightweight set-up.”