Sony E 16mm f/2.8 vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

Key Differences

  • Sony E 16mm f/2.8 has a better weight (67g (2.4 oz) vs 186g (6.6 oz)).
  • Sony E 16mm f/2.8 has a better length (22.5mm vs 59.5mm).
  • Sony E 16mm f/2.8 has a better min focus distance (24 cm vs 45 cm).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.14x vs 0.1x).
Product
Sony E 16mm f/2.8
Sony
$249
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm50mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements56
Optical Groups45
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View47° – 47°
35mm Equivalent24-24mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance24 cm45 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.14x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$249$249
Filter Size49mm49mm
Diameter62.6mm68.6mm
Length22.5mm59.5mm
Weight67g (2.4 oz)186g (6.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo