Name: E 16mm f/2.8 Pancake
Brand: Sony
SKU: 722
Rating: 3.4 (8 reviews)

3.7

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.2 / 5

The build quality of the Sony lens is excellent
Build Quality and Handling A nice looking
Almost weightless and the size is very well balanced on the Nex

focus ring is not directly coupled to the focus gears
colour fringes were seen in real-world images
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Construction: Fixed
Elements: 5
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: , 16 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Wide angle

Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Pancake - Pros & Cons

The build quality of the Sony lens is excellent
Build Quality and Handling A nice looking
Almost weightless and the size is very well balanced on the Nex
The build is great
feels solid as it looks
makes the camera very easy to use for manual focusing with this lens
5N does very nice with this one
commendable for price and convenience

focus ring is not directly coupled to the focus gears
colour fringes were seen in real-world images
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Sony Lenses Lab tested Lens
does not show colour fringing - perhaps
slight barrel distortion throughout the image
best for brick/walls or any other flat surfaces
image quality is middling at best
The live feed constantly wobbles in and out of focus
use a Fujifilm lens on a Sony camera
no image stabilization in the lens
modest amount and is gone at narrower apertures
the soft corners are hardly noticeable
softness is not really repairable with my skill set
embarrassingly poor lowlight photos those devices take
Sony 16mm is a little harsh looking
number to be a little bit short

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Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Pancake - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	5
Groups	5
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element

Weight	2.47 oz
Diameter	2.44 in
Length	0.89 in
Does not rotate on focusing	1.93 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	< 16
Maximum magnification	0.07 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.24
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Silver
Body materials	Steel Aluminium
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Pancake Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.5

Based on 5 reviews

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Published: 25.02.2013

Sony 16mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens Review

4.5

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