Sony 16 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Sony Jun 2006
Sony Full frame

Sony 16 mm f/2.8 Fisheye

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony A, covering 16 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 400 g, and was released in 2006. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-angle prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography. The optical design incorporates 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 filter), ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
16mm
Focal
400 g
Weight
Jun 2006
Released
Sony site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
16 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 filter)
Minimum focusing distance
0.2 m (7.87 inches)
Filter size
Built-in (4 filters)
Lens mount
Sony A
Dimensions
75 x 66.5 mm
Weight
400 g (14.11 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.1% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Sony 16 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
00dBeatrix-Haarlem_DSC02530
01 00dBeatrix-Haarlem_DSC02530 by TresKasen
101-Roeiwedstrijden-Bosbaan230422--DSC01412
02 101-Roeiwedstrijden-Bosbaan230422--DSC01412 by TresKasen
00d_Beatrix-Haarlem_DSC02530 1 (close up)
03 00d_Beatrix-Haarlem_DSC02530 1 (close up) by TresKasen
00aBeatrix347-Haarlem_DSC02528
04 00aBeatrix347-Haarlem_DSC02528 by TresKasen
00b-Beatrix347-Haarlem_DSC02528 (close up)
05 00b-Beatrix347-Haarlem_DSC02528 (close up) by TresKasen
20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02838
06 20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02838 by TresKasen
20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02898
07 20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02898 by TresKasen
20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02822
08 20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02822 by TresKasen
20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02825
09 20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02825 by TresKasen
20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02976
10 20230318-FishEye-DenHaag-JHR02976 by TresKasen
GIM04357
11 GIM04357 by Gimkim Photo Plus
Tauben‘Schreck
12 Tauben‘Schreck by VMBPhotography
Railway
13 Railway by VMBPhotography
Up
14 Up by VMBPhotography
December Night Reflection
15 December Night Reflection by akirat2011
Mission San Juan Capistrano
16 Mission San Juan Capistrano by Jose Matutina
Florenze, Italy
17 Florenze, Italy by Flo Matt
Heartland of America Park Fountain
18 Heartland of America Park Fountain by Nostromo79
Old Market
19 Old Market by Nostromo79
Fisheye Downtown
20 Fisheye Downtown by Nostromo79
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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