Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G vs Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 25 cm).
  • Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G has a better price (msrp) ($899 vs $1,099).
  • Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
  • Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G has a better weight (373g (13.2 oz) vs 394g (13.9 oz)).
  • Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G has a better max magnification (0.22x vs 0.19x).
Product
Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G
Sony
$1,099
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm20mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1414
Optical Groups1112
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View107°94° – 94°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance25 cm18 cm
Max Magnification0.19x0.22x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,099$899
Filter Size72mm67mm
Diameter78.5mm73.5mm
Length84.5mm84.7mm
Weight394g (13.9 oz)373g (13.2 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo