16-55mm F2.8 G Lens

Capture every detail with the Sony SEL1655G E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens, a premium APS-C standard zoom lens that combines a constant F2.8 aperture with outstanding G Lens image quality. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry, while advanced optics deliver sharp images, smooth background blur, and fast auto focus for photography and video.

Outstanding Optical Performance

The Sony SEL1655G covers a versatile 16-55mm focal length, equivalent to 24-82.5mm on a full-frame camera. Two Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements and two aspherical elements minimize optical aberrations and maintain excellent sharpness from the center to the edges of every frame. Three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements reduce color fringing and help produce natural color reproduction throughout the zoom range and at all focus distances.

Carefully controlled spherical aberration creates smooth and attractive background blur, while the 9-blade circular aperture enhances bokeh, allowing subjects to stand out with impressive depth and separation.

Fast auto focus and Professional Control

The lens uses Sony’s advanced XD (eXtreme Dynamic) Linear Motor technology, the same type found in G Master lenses. It delivers fast, accurate auto focus and reliable subject tracking, making it suitable for moving subjects and demanding shooting situations.

A dedicated focus hold button offers quick focus lock and supports custom function assignments through compatible Sony cameras. The focus mode switch allows instant changes between auto focus and manual focus, while Linear Response MF provides direct and precise manual focusing with natural focus ring operation.

Built for Everyday Photography

Weighing only 494g, the Sony SEL1655G remains highly portable without sacrificing image quality. Sony’s Nano AR Coating reduces flare and ghosting by minimizing internal reflections, producing crisp contrast and excellent clarity even in challenging lighting.

A fluorine coating on the front element repels water, oil, fingerprints, and dirt for easier cleaning. The dust and moisture resistant construction adds confidence when shooting outdoors in demanding environments.

Key Features

• 16-55mm APS-C zoom range with a 24-82.5mm full-frame equivalent focal length.
• Constant F2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
• Two AA elements, two aspherical elements, and three ED glass elements for high image quality.
• 9-blade circular aperture produces smooth and natural bokeh.
• Nano AR Coating reduces flare and ghosting while improving contrast.
• XD Linear Motor delivers fast, precise auto focus and subject tracking.
• customization focus hold button, focus mode switch, and Linear Response MF.
• Fluorine-coated front element with dust and moisture resistant construction.