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16-55mm	$1,348 average price

(From Sony lens literature)

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Overview

The Sony E 16-55mm (24-82.5mm in 35mm equivalent focal length) APS-C standard zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture offers excellent G Lens image quality with outstanding all-around performance. This lens is ideal for both professionals and enthusiasts to capture landscapes, portraits, and everyday snapshots.

Key Features

• High corner-to-corner resolution throughout the zoom range even at F2.8

  • Two AA (advanced aspherical) and two aspherical elements suppress aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner G Lens resolution, while three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements reduce chromatic aberration and color bleeding to a minimum

  • Clear and high image quality by suppressing flare and ghosting by adoption of Nano AR coating

  • 9-blade circular aperture mechanism and precisely controlled spherical aberration ensure beautiful

• Bright constant F2.8 optics in a compact, lightweight lens at 494 grams (15.88 oz.)

• XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motor – as equipped in G Master™ series lenses – utilized for fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking

• Professional control and reliability

  • Customizable focus hold button for instantaneous operation

  • Linear Response MF for fine, responsive manual focus control

  • Dust and moisture resistant design in order to deal with difficult outdoor conditions

  • Fluorine coated front element to resist dirt and fingerprints

Pricing and Availability

The new E 16-55mm F2.8 G APS-C Standard Zoom Lens will be available in October 2019 and will be sold for approximately $1,400 US and $1,450 CA. It will be sold at a variety of Sony's authorized dealers throughout North America.